MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,970 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
n/s/f tyre starting to perish
o/s/f thre starting to perish on sidewall
rear tyres starting to perish
slight oil leak
Nearside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
n/s/f tyre starting to perish
o/s/f inner front sill slightly corroded on seem
o/s/f thre starting to perish on sidewall
rear tyres starting to perish
slight oil leak
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
genral corrosion though out vehicle
security of both front seats
1/ slight play in offside front bottom ball joint. 2/ offside front brake pipe is corroding
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bettle?
Based on 1,648 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VUF 815K is a 1971 Volkswagen Bettle in Purple with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 VUF 815K, 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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How do I check the history of VUF 815K?
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What year was VUF 815K registered?
VUF 815K is a 1971 Volkswagen Bettle, first registered on 24 August 1971.
Is VUF 815K safe to buy?
The MOT history for VUF 815K shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does VUF 815K have outstanding finance?
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