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1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1284cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,396 mi
Last recorded88,396 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADD 651K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,284cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 88,396 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 85,631 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 83,150 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play X2 (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 82,582 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 16 Nov 2013 81,575 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 81,575 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 80,483 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 16 Nov 2012 80,480 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 80,347 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisey.

slight play in steering idler arm.

Fail 22 Sep 2010 80,104 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 80,104 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 79,499 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside & offside front inner wings to floors starting to corrode & become weak

offside front panel starting to corrode

offside sill starting to corrode & become weak

Fail 2 Apr 2009 79,496 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside & offside front inner wings to floors starting to corrode & become weak

offside front panel starting to corrode

offside sill starting to corrode & become weak

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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ADD 651K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,284cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ADD 651K, 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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ADD 651K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 October 1971.

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