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8006 VW

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

49,722 mi
Last recorded49,722 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8006 VW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 49,722 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 49,714 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 49,031 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 48,597 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 48,597 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.3a)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 48,163 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 47,365 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 46,282 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 45,327 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 44,209 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 43,089 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 41,522 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 41,522 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2006 39,731 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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8006 VW is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 46,446 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 8006 VW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 8006 VW registered?

8006 VW is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 April 1971.

Is 8006 VW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8006 VW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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