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DAA 935K

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

5,911 mi
Last recorded5,911 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAA 935K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 5,911 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 31 May 2017 5,891 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 5,005 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 5,005 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 4,164 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 4,164 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 3,320 miles

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

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

slight freeplay at steering wheel

Pass 28 Apr 2011 2,260 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 2,260 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 99,828 miles

front axle slightly corroded

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 22 Apr 2009
Fail 21 Apr 2009 97,539 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 95,961 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 95,006 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 93,049 miles

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

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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DAA 935K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DAA 935K, 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.

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What year was DAA 935K registered?

DAA 935K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 October 1971.

Is DAA 935K safe to buy?

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