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EMU 871J

1971 Volkswagen Beatle

Purple Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,940 mi
Last recorded47,940 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beatle25,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMU 871J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeatle
Year1971
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 47,940 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 47,905 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 47,834 miles

offside front tyre outer wall

Fail 16 Apr 2015 47,834 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

nearside rear tyre rubs body

offside front tyre outer wall

Pass 31 Aug 2013 47,834 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 47,834 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beatle?

Based on 1,186 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
564
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 92
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 83
Stop lamp not working 58
position lamp(s) not working 49
Horn not working 42
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EMU 871J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beatle in Purple with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Beatle models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.8% with a typical mileage of 25,251 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beatle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EMU 871J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beatle typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen Beatle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EMU 871J registered?

EMU 871J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beatle, first registered on 1 February 1971.

Is EMU 871J safe to buy?

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