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EVO 957J

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,574 mi
Last recorded79,574 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEVO 957J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 14 Jun 2017 79,574 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jun 2016 79,162 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 4 Jun 2015 78,814 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2014 78,442 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2013 78,240 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 77,889 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 77,618 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 77,444 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 77,172 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 75,790 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 76,506 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 76,146 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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EVO 957J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 EVO 957J, 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

How do I check the history of EVO 957J?

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What year was EVO 957J registered?

EVO 957J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 March 1971.

Is EVO 957J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EVO 957J shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EVO 957J have outstanding finance?

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