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GUV 756J

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1284cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

33,237 mi
Last recorded33,237 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUV 756J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,284cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 33,237 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 33,237 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2022 33,145 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 33,106 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 32,992 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 32,965 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 32,874 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 32,769 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 32,681 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play as a bit of up lift in it (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 32,681 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play as a bit of up lift in it (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 32,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 32,448 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 32,445 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 32,445 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 32,440 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 32,438 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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GUV 756J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,284cc 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 GUV 756J, 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 GUV 756J?

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What year was GUV 756J registered?

GUV 756J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is GUV 756J safe to buy?

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