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GVB 347J

1971 Volkswagen Beatle

Blue Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

19,294 mi
Last recorded19,294 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beatle25,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVB 347J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeatle
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 19,294 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 25 May 2017 18,674 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 18,187 miles

exhaust noisy

underbody corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2013 16,198 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 16,187 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Dec 2006 16,187 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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GVB 347J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beatle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GVB 347J, 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.

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GVB 347J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beatle, first registered on 1 April 1971.

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