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AVD 758J

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Purple Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

26,177 mi
Last recorded26,177 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVD 758J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2022 26,177 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 25,830 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 25,318 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2016 24,636 miles

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 2 Sep 2015 23,830 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 23,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both rear tyres low on tread

freeplay in steering

freeplay in steering wheel

Pass 29 Aug 2014 23,437 miles

both rear tyres low on tread

freeplay in steering

freeplay in steering wheel

Pass 31 Aug 2013 23,110 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 22,424 miles

axle beam and floor rusty

freeplay in steering box

rear brake judder

Pass 22 Jul 2011 22,358 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 22,241 miles

floors and sills rusty

Pass 5 Aug 2009 21,823 miles

front crossmember & rear floor poorly welded

long travel on foot brake

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 5 Aug 2008 21,688 miles

floor pans in poor condition & poorly welded

front axle beam in poor condition & corroded

n/s/f inner wing badly rusted

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

steering box weeping oil

Pass 15 Aug 2007 21,424 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 21,159 miles

Nearside Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 21,159 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 20,461 miles

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

both front inner wings rusty

front axle beam rusty

long handbrake travel

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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AVD 758J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Purple with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AVD 758J, 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

How do I check the history of AVD 758J?

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What year was AVD 758J registered?

AVD 758J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 April 1971.

Is AVD 758J safe to buy?

The MOT history for AVD 758J shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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