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EJW 710J

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,606 mi
Last recorded26,606 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJW 710J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 10 Oct 2017 26,606 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 24,692 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively low effort (3.7.B.3)

indicator switch worn

slight corrosion front floor

Pass 22 Jun 2013 24,344 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 23,945 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 23,790 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 22,693 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 19,964 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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EJW 710J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EJW 710J, 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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What year was EJW 710J registered?

EJW 710J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 January 1971.

Is EJW 710J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJW 710J shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EJW 710J have outstanding finance?

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