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DRD 901K

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,631 mi
Last recorded32,631 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRD 901K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 32,631 miles

Central Front floor rusty

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 31,192 miles

Nearside Front Lower chassi

Pass 7 Nov 2014 52,985 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 52,197 miles

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

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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DRD 901K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver 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 DRD 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 DRD 901K?

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What year was DRD 901K registered?

DRD 901K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is DRD 901K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DRD 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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