MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,940 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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offside front tyre outer wall
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
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beatle?
Based on 1,186 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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
How do I check the history of EMU 871J?
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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?
The MOT history for EMU 871J shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does EMU 871J have outstanding finance?
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