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EML 681J

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,769 mi
Last recorded21,769 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEML 681J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 21,769 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 21,640 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 21,310 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 20,962 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 20,597 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 19,366 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 18,889 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 18,874 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 23 May 2014 17,985 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 May 2013 14,438 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear bumper has holes in it but no sharp edges

Pass 25 May 2012 13,070 miles

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

drivers seat back worn

fuel cap seal perished but seals ok

light corrosion on various upper panels, bonnet, wings etc

reservoir feed pipe to master cylinder hose clips missing

Fail 25 May 2012 13,070 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

drivers seat back worn

fuel cap seal perished but seals ok

light corrosion on various upper panels, bonnet, wings etc

reservoir feed pipe to master cylinder hose clips missing

Pass 20 May 2011 11,279 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

light corrosion on various exterior panels

Pass 9 Jun 2010 9,714 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

body work has corrosion on wings and various other panels.. n/s front lower wing is holed

speedo cable touching tyre on lock to lock check

Fail 8 Jun 2010 9,714 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt adjustment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

body work has corrosion on wings and various other panels.. n/s front lower wing is holed

speedo cable touching tyre on lock to lock check

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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EML 681J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 EML 681J, 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 EML 681J registered?

EML 681J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 May 1971.

Is EML 681J safe to buy?

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