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ADF 853K

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

28,990 mi
Last recorded28,990 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADF 853K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 28,990 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 28,990 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2016 27,402 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 27,333 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 27,269 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 27,193 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 27,121 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 26,926 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 26,913 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Upper Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 26,496 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 26,496 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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ADF 853K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ADF 853K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ADF 853K?

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What year was ADF 853K registered?

ADF 853K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 November 1971.

Is ADF 853K safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADF 853K shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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