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EMO 724K

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

30,721 mi
Last recorded30,721 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMO 724K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 30,721 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 30,721 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 30,652 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 30,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 30,604 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 30,578 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 30,517 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 30,482 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 30,482 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 30,444 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 29,415 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 28,099 miles

front and rear number plates have slight deterioration but digits clearly visible

n/s upper ball joint boot split but no excessive play

o/s rear inner tyre wall has slight damage but reinforcement not visible

Fail 17 Apr 2008 26,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

gaitor split on n/s upper suspension ball joint but no excessive play

Pass 17 Apr 2008 26,533 miles

gaitor split on n/s upper suspension ball joint but no excessive play

Pass 16 Apr 2007 24,958 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 23,328 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 23,328 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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EMO 724K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 EMO 724K, 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 EMO 724K registered?

EMO 724K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 November 1971.

Is EMO 724K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EMO 724K shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EMO 724K have outstanding finance?

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