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MRE 480L

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

4,000 mi
Last recorded4,000 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRE 480L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 4,000 miles

Offside Front slight play in bearing

Fail 5 Jul 2022 4,000 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front slight play in bearing

Pass 22 Nov 2017 99 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 96,518 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 96,518 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

slight leak from n/s/r heat exchanger

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 27 Nov 2015 92,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear bumper braket badly corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2015 92,856 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear bumper braket badly corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2014 89,365 miles

Both rear wheel bearings slightly noisey when rotated

Brake pipes from fluid Reservoir to Master Cylinder corroded

Corrosion around spare wheel compartment

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

Light corrosion around A-frame

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside driveshaft tube gaiter has a slight split in it.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering damper slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 89,365 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Both rear wheel bearings slightly noisey when rotated

Brake pipes from fluid Reservoir to Master Cylinder corroded

Corrosion around spare wheel compartment

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

Light corrosion around A-frame

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside driveshaft tube gaiter has a slight split in it.

Oil around nearside rear brake backplate

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering damper slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 85,594 miles

both rear bumper brakkets slightly corroded

spare wheel well slightly corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2013 85,594 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear bumper brakkets slightly corroded

fuel hose from pipe to engine slightly perrished

slight play in n/s/f inner tie rod end

spare wheel well slightly corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2012 80,599 miles

both rear bumper panels slightly corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2012 80,599 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear bumper panels slightly corroded

o/s/f bumper panel badly corroded

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 28 Nov 2011 77,074 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear bumper bracket fixing points excessively corroded

nearside rear tyre shows some cracking on outer tyre wall

offside front bumper bracket fixing point excessively corroded

offside rear tyre shows some cracking along inner tyre wall

offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Fail 25 Nov 2011 77,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both rear bumper bracket fixing points excessively corroded

nearside rear tyre shows some cracking on outer tyre wall

offside front bumper bracket fixing point excessively corroded

offside rear tyre shows some cracking along inner tyre wall

offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 24 Nov 2010 74,032 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking on outer edge

Fail 22 Nov 2010 74,032 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/r hub oil seal leaking

n/s/r tyre cracking on outer edge

o/s/r tappet cover leaking

Pass 25 Nov 2009 72,469 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 72,469 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

both rocker covers leaking

fuel hose from fuel pump perrished

loose connection on starter motor

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 27 Nov 2008 69,968 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2008 69,968 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rocker covers leaking

Pass 22 Nov 2007 66,662 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 63,038 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 63,030 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 59,359 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 59,359 miles

Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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MRE 480L is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 MRE 480L, 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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MRE 480L is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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