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EUE 861K

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

52,766 mi
Last recorded52,766 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEUE 861K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 52,766 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all four (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 52,766 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all four (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 52,755 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 52,738 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 52,686 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 52,686 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 52,341 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 52,067 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 50,117 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 48,630 miles

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Pass 22 Nov 2007 48,591 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 48,330 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 48,305 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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EUE 861K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EUE 861K, 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 EUE 861K registered?

EUE 861K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is EUE 861K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EUE 861K shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EUE 861K have outstanding finance?

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