CarVerify

Free Car Check

EUE 860K

1971 Volkswagen Bettle

Red Petrol 1200cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

64,038 mi
Last recorded64,038 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Bettle46,186 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEUE 860K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBettle
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
View full Volkswagen Bettle reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 64,038 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 60,828 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 58,785 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 55,394 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 54,473 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 54,001 miles

both outer sills and nearside rear floor are slightly corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2017 52,452 miles

nearside outer sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 14 Nov 2016 52,039 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 51,558 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 50,308 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 47,904 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 46,334 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 44,382 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 44,382 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 40,586 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 38,627 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 38,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber missing (2.7.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 36,630 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 4 Jul 2008 36,623 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front bumper insecure

Rear bumper insecure

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bettle?

Based on 1,648 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
697
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
194
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 139
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 115
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 74
position lamp(s) not working 68
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 65
Full Volkswagen Bettle reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EUE 860K is a 1971 Volkswagen Bettle in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Bettle models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 46,186 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Bettle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EUE 860K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EUE 860K?

You can check the full history of EUE 860K by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EUE 860K registered?

EUE 860K is a 1971 Volkswagen Bettle, first registered on 24 November 1971.

Is EUE 860K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EUE 860K shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EUE 860K have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EUE 860K. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.