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DTX 994J

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,283 mi
Last recorded78,283 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDTX 994J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 78,283 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 78,242 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 78,058 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 78,030 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 77,745 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 76,749 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Pass 30 Dec 2010 75,743 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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DTX 994J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DTX 994J, 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 DTX 994J registered?

DTX 994J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 June 1971.

Is DTX 994J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DTX 994J shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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