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VWT 961

1962 Volkswagen Bettle

Red Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,631 mi
Last recorded62,631 miles
Recorded on27 May 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWT 961
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBettle
Year1962
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2010 62,631 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 62,631 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen is of a temporary type (8.3.1f)

Pass 24 May 2008 62,419 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 62,386 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 62,180 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

excessive welding repairs done around suspension mounting points and front subframe mounting point areas and floor pans

Pass 13 Jan 2006 61,521 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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VWT 961 is a 1962 Volkswagen Bettle in Red with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VWT 961, 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 64 years old, this Volkswagen Bettle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VWT 961 registered?

VWT 961 is a 1962 Volkswagen Bettle, first registered on 24 January 1962.

Is VWT 961 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VWT 961 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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