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EYB 718J

1971 Volkswagen Beatle

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,520 mi
Last recorded45,520 miles
Recorded on27 May 2005
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beatle25,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYB 718J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeatle
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2005 45,520 miles
Fail 23 May 2005 45,520 miles

Centre Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beatle?

Based on 1,186 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
564
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 92
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 83
Stop lamp not working 58
position lamp(s) not working 49
Horn not working 42
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EYB 718J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beatle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Beatle models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.8% with a typical mileage of 25,251 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beatle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EYB 718J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beatle typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen Beatle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EYB 718J registered?

EYB 718J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beatle, first registered on 24 June 1971.

Is EYB 718J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EYB 718J shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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