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JUL 621K

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

61,854 mi
Last recorded61,854 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJUL 621K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 61,854 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 61,648 miles

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

Oil leak steering box ()

Fail 27 Apr 2017 61,648 miles

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

Oil leak steering box ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 61,546 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2015 61,546 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2014 61,328 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 61,328 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 61,307 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 61,307 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 61,269 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 61,234 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 61,176 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 61,147 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 61,090 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 61,090 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

stearing box leaking oil

Pass 14 Aug 2006 61,074 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 61,074 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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JUL 621K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JUL 621K, 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.

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What year was JUL 621K registered?

JUL 621K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is JUL 621K safe to buy?

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