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EBB 633K

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1284cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

3,081 mi
Last recorded3,081 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBB 633K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,284cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 3,081 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 10 Jun 2016 2,529 miles

Floor pans are holed in places ,not structural.

both rear inner wings are weak.

both rear tyres perished

n/s front sill becoming corroded

rear exhaust sticks out

Fail 25 May 2016 2,527 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Front Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet (1.9.2a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill section. (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front sill holed, out of area. (5.2.6)

both rear inner wings are weak.

both rear tyres are perished

floor pans are holed in places, not structall.

rear exhaust pipe sticks out

Pass 20 Jun 2014 1,946 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 1,946 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 99,124 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Oct 2012 99,124 miles

Nearside Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 95,631 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 95,631 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 90,079 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 90,079 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 87,213 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 86,931 miles

slight oil leak n/s/r hub but not yet contaminating brakes

Pass 20 Jul 2007 86,471 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 85,752 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 85,752 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front and rear suspension beams slightly corroded

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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EBB 633K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,284cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EBB 633K, 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.

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EBB 633K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 August 1971.

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