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DUE 738K

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

50,508 mi
Last recorded50,508 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUE 738K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 50,508 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 50,416 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 48,906 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 46,897 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced heater channel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength frame head (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced heater channel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 43,190 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 37,240 miles

both headlamp reflectors deteriorated

Fail 12 Aug 2022 37,240 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

both headlamp reflectors deteriorated

Pass 20 Aug 2021 31,035 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 31,033 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn poss loose wheel (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 25,836 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 25,833 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam main beam permanently on (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 16,935 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 13,231 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 13,230 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn is a siren (1.6.2c)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 13,137 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 13,137 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on both (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2015 12,800 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt various (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt various (2.2.C.1c)

Front floor panel and inner wings corroded.

Nearside Front movement in lower suspension bush

numerous welded plates and welding to vehicle undercarriage (especially around rear suspension).

Fail 31 Aug 2015 12,800 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt various (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt various (2.2.C.1c)

Front floor panel and inner wings corroded.

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front movement in lower suspension bush

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

numerous welded plates and welding to vehicle undercarriage (especially around rear suspension).

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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DUE 738K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DUE 738K, 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 DUE 738K registered?

DUE 738K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 August 1971.

Is DUE 738K safe to buy?

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