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DAA 937K

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

92,708 mi
Last recorded92,708 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAA 937K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 92,708 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 87,927 miles

rusty underneath

Pass 3 Oct 2014 84,237 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 82,223 miles

child seat fitted n/s rear seatbelt not tested

no damping on rear susspension

o/s rearbrake cable deterioated

vehcle lowered very little reserve travel on front & rear susspension

Fail 8 Oct 2013 82,223 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat fitted n/s rear seatbelt not tested

no damping on rear susspension

o/s rearbrake cable deterioated

vehcle lowered very little reserve travel on front & rear susspension

Pass 3 May 2012 80,489 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 79,810 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 79,805 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2011 79,805 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 77,886 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 77,884 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 75,412 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 73,147 miles

slight dampness on nearside rear back plate

Pass 31 Mar 2007 69,886 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 69,886 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 66,864 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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DAA 937K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DAA 937K, 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 937K registered?

DAA 937K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 October 1971.

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