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MDH 767J

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1284cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,759 mi
Last recorded47,759 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDH 767J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,284cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 47,759 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 46,716 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 45,622 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 45,555 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 45,254 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Slight corrosion (rear inner arches)

Vehicle very low

Very slight play in steering box

Pass 2 Apr 2014 44,416 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 41,160 miles

scratches to screen

Fail 27 Jun 2011 41,160 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

scratches to screen

Pass 12 Jul 2010 38,564 miles

Fluid leak on both rear brake drums

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

No outer rear view mirrors fitted

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

Offside front tyre perished

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Jul 2010 38,564 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fluid leak on both rear brake drums

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

No outer rear view mirrors fitted

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

Offside front tyre perished

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 38,265 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 38,265 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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MDH 767J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,284cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MDH 767J, 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

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What year was MDH 767J registered?

MDH 767J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 May 1971.

Is MDH 767J safe to buy?

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