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EYT 919J

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1193cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

54,878 mi
Last recorded54,878 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYT 919J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,193cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 54,878 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 53,516 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 53,357 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 52,498 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 52,442 miles

corosion at the bottom of drivers door

Pass 16 Aug 2012 51,350 miles

Oil leak

corrosion on offside door

front service brake imbalance high (25%)

Fail 16 Aug 2012 51,350 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

corrosion on offside door

front service brake imbalance high (25%)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 46,954 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front door has slight corrosion

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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EYT 919J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,193cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EYT 919J, 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 EYT 919J registered?

EYT 919J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 February 1971.

Is EYT 919J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EYT 919J shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EYT 919J have outstanding finance?

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