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AUR 908K

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,857 mi
Last recorded58,857 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUR 908K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 58,857 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 48,817 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 47,911 miles

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

front tyres cracking slightly

Pass 14 Oct 2013 47,396 miles

both rear tyres cracking

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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AUR 908K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 AUR 908K, 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 AUR 908K registered?

AUR 908K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 October 1971.

Is AUR 908K safe to buy?

The MOT history for AUR 908K shows 4 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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