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MEV 834J

1971 Volkswagen Beatle

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

35,447 mi
Last recorded35,447 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beatle25,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEV 834J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeatle
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 35,447 miles

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Fail 28 Aug 2018 35,447 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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Pass 24 Jul 2017 34,244 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 34,169 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 30,771 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 30,771 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 27,273 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 26,720 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2008 25,251 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 25,251 miles

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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MEV 834J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beatle in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MEV 834J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MEV 834J registered?

MEV 834J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beatle, first registered on 8 February 1971.

Is MEV 834J safe to buy?

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