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DUG 627K

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Purple Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,031 mi
Last recorded22,031 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2013
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUG 627K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2013 22,031 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 22,017 miles

Horn is a siren (1.6.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 205,761 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 18,145 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 16,901 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 15,326 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 13,484 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 9,839 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 9,798 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2005 82,723 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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DUG 627K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Purple with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 DUG 627K, 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 DUG 627K registered?

DUG 627K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 1971.

Is DUG 627K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DUG 627K shows 10 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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