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FUY 783J

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

7,795 mi
Last recorded7,795 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFUY 783J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 7,795 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 7,795 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 5,992 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 4,753 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 39,367 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 1,966 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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FUY 783J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FUY 783J, 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 FUY 783J?

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What year was FUY 783J registered?

FUY 783J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 March 1971.

Is FUY 783J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FUY 783J shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FUY 783J have outstanding finance?

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