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UTT 893J

1971 Volkswagen Bettle

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

70,365 mi
Last recorded70,365 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2015
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Bettle46,186 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUTT 893J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBettle
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2015 70,365 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 10,227 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 10,211 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Steering wheel in a condition likely to injure the driver's hands (2.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 65,653 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Oct 2010 65,653 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 62,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2009 62,376 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Feb 2008 61,830 miles

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 61,830 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bettle?

Based on 1,648 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
697
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
194
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 139
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 115
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 74
position lamp(s) not working 68
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 65
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UTT 893J is a 1971 Volkswagen Bettle in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Bettle models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 46,186 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 Bettle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UTT 893J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was UTT 893J registered?

UTT 893J is a 1971 Volkswagen Bettle, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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