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FUW 376J

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

82,641 mi
Last recorded82,641 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFUW 376J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 82,641 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 82,011 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 80,577 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 774,085 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2014 75,128 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 722,098 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 705,791 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 67,616 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 66,221 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 61,580 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 61,574 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 May 2008 53,070 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 53,075 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 4 May 2007 48,601 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 47,705 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 27 Apr 2006 47,698 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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FUW 376J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FUW 376J, 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 FUW 376J registered?

FUW 376J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 April 1971.

Is FUW 376J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FUW 376J shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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