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FPA 211J

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,087 mi
Last recorded9,087 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPA 211J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 5 May 2026 9,087 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 9,085 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 9,079 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 9,076 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 9,057 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 8,977 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 8,972 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 8,905 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 8,724 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 8,334 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 8,005 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 7,268 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 5,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in steering box

Pass 21 Jul 2012 4,928 miles

gator split on lower steering u/j

slight play in steering box

Pass 9 Jul 2011 3,665 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 734 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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FPA 211J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 FPA 211J, 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 FPA 211J?

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What year was FPA 211J registered?

FPA 211J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 March 1971.

Is FPA 211J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FPA 211J shows 16 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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