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EMY 667J

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

67,006 mi
Last recorded67,006 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMY 667J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 67,006 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 66,915 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 66,614 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 65,337 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 63,836 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 63,836 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 62,943 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 61,764 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 61,755 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 60,053 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 55,031 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 51,756 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 47,622 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 44,091 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 38,964 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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EMY 667J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EMY 667J, 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 EMY 667J registered?

EMY 667J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 March 1971.

Is EMY 667J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EMY 667J shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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