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DBW 541K

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,207 mi
Last recorded60,207 miles
Recorded on9 May 2009
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBW 541K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 9 May 2009 60,207 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 59,882 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 59,430 miles

under body of vehicle showing signs of corosion

Pass 12 May 2006 59,350 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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DBW 541K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DBW 541K, 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 DBW 541K registered?

DBW 541K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 November 1971.

Is DBW 541K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DBW 541K shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DBW 541K have outstanding finance?

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