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VUF 815K

1971 Volkswagen Bettle

Purple Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,970 mi
Last recorded77,970 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Bettle46,186 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUF 815K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBettle
Year1971
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 77,970 miles

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)

Pass 14 May 2012 65,774 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2012 65,774 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 63,322 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 51,759 miles

genral corrosion though out vehicle

security of both front seats

Pass 5 Dec 2006 54,352 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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.

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