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GUY 745J

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,550 mi
Last recorded45,550 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUY 745J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 45,550 miles

Offside Rear wheel close to fouling subframe

Pass 24 Sep 2016 45,540 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 45,527 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 45,520 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 45,390 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 45,378 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 45,377 miles

Steering wheel retaining device missing (2.1.6) 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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GUY 745J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GUY 745J, 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 GUY 745J?

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What year was GUY 745J registered?

GUY 745J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 May 1971.

Is GUY 745J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GUY 745J shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GUY 745J have outstanding finance?

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