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DOT 901K

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,868 mi
Last recorded61,868 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOT 901K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 61,868 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 61,868 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 61,865 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 59,043 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 57,202 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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DOT 901K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DOT 901K, 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 DOT 901K?

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What year was DOT 901K registered?

DOT 901K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 November 1971.

Is DOT 901K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DOT 901K shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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