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ETE 233J

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,542 mi
Last recorded36,542 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2015
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETE 233J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 4 Jul 2015 36,542 miles

Both Front Tyres Wearing on Inner Edges

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 30,649 miles

nsf tyre rearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Jul 2013 22,654 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 15,800 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 6,743 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front hub has slight play

Pass 10 Jul 2010 1,503 miles

offside front steering rack has slight play

Pass 11 Jul 2009 96,252 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 88,199 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 80,574 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 73,366 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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ETE 233J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ETE 233J, 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 ETE 233J registered?

ETE 233J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 April 1971.

Is ETE 233J safe to buy?

The MOT history for ETE 233J shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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