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EMY 703J

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

2,408 mi
Last recorded2,408 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMY 703J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 2,408 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 360 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 3,601 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 98,128 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 97,183 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 97,173 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of gases

Pass 2 Nov 2017 94,660 miles

Small leak of oil from nearside rear hub seal

Pass 7 Nov 2016 90,750 miles

nearside rear hub seal slightly leaking

Pass 20 Oct 2015 86,145 miles

Nearside Rear half seal leaking

Fail 19 Oct 2015 86,141 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear half seal leaking

Pass 17 Oct 2014 81,034 miles

nearside rear axle seal leaking

oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2013 75,730 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR OIL SEAL HAS BAD OIL LEAK

Oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2013 75,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

NEAR SIDE REAR OIL SEAL HAS BAD OIL LEAK

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2012 66,950 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear hub oil seal leaking

Pass 17 Oct 2011 64,237 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine has slight oil leak

n/s/rear hub has slight oil leak

n/s/rear inner wheel arch has slight corrosion

o/s/front inner wheel arch has slight corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2010 64,122 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s and o/s wings headlamp area's coroded (no) sharp edges

n/s/r hub slight oil leak

o/s/r inner wing to floor slightly coroded outside perscribed area's

Fail 20 Oct 2010 64,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s and o/s wings headlamp area's coroded (no) sharp edges

n/s/r hub slight oil leak

o/s/r inner wing to floor slightly coroded outside perscribed area's

Pass 15 Oct 2009 64,066 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

base pan covered in thick underseal

n/s/r hub oil seal leaking

o/s/r inner wheel arch rusting

rust around headlamp bowls

Fail 15 Oct 2009 64,063 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

base pan covered in thick underseal

n/s/r hub oil seal leaking

o/s/r inner wheel arch rusting

rust around headlamp bowls

Pass 24 Oct 2008 63,787 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bad leak from n/s/r hub oil seal

both rear inner wheel arches and rear of sills rusting

front base pan covered in thick underseal

front inner wheel arches starting to rust

rust around both headlamps and headlamp bowls

Fail 2 Oct 2008 63,787 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)

Front Steering damper gland failed and leaking oil (2.2.C.1e)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front inner wheel arches starting to rust

both rear inner wheel arches and rear of sills starting to rust

front base pan poor and covered in underseal and seam sealer

n/s/r hub seal leaking

rust around both headlamps and headlamp bowls

spare tyre flat

Pass 10 Oct 2007 63,671 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

base pan poor and covered in underseal

n/s outer sill end plate under rear wheel arch starting to rust

n/s/r hub oil seal leaking

Pass 10 Oct 2006 62,712 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 61,381 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 61,381 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

n/s/r hub oil leak

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 703J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 703J, 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.

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What year was EMY 703J registered?

EMY 703J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 March 1971.

Is EMY 703J safe to buy?

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