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KEO 930J

1971 Volkswagen Beatle

Blue Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

18,010 mi
Last recorded18,010 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beatle25,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKEO 930J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeatle
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc
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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 18,010 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 May 2015 18,010 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 17,784 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2010 17,773 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 17,640 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 17,640 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 23 Mar 2009 17,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 16,725 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 16,725 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 13,244 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 13,244 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pedal actuating linkage functionally incomplete (3.3.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 10,230 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 10,230 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beatle?

Based on 1,186 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
564
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 92
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 83
Stop lamp not working 58
position lamp(s) not working 49
Horn not working 42
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KEO 930J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beatle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Beatle models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.8% with a typical mileage of 25,251 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 Beatle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KEO 930J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beatle typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen Beatle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KEO 930J registered?

KEO 930J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beatle, first registered on 7 April 1971.

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