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ATY 751K

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,862 mi
Last recorded81,862 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2011
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATY 751K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2011 81,862 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 79,543 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 79,116 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 25 Mar 2009 79,116 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 76,207 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 71,000 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 70,961 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 70,697 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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ATY 751K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 46,446 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ATY 751K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ATY 751K registered?

ATY 751K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 November 1971.

Is ATY 751K safe to buy?

The MOT history for ATY 751K shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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