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NHK 403J

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1285cc
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Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,009 mi
Last recorded59,009 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNHK 403J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 59,009 miles

CORROSION IN FRONT PANEL...

CORROSION IN INNER FRONT WING AREAS...

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

NEARSIDE REAR ANTI ROLL BAR BUSH WORN...

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive NEARSIDE REAR AXLE... (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING JOINTS...

Pass 5 Dec 2024 58,812 miles

CORROSION IN FRONT INNER WING AREAS...

CORROSION IN FRONT PANEL...

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive NEARSIDE REAR AXLE... (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING JOINTS...

Fail 25 Nov 2024 58,811 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

CORROSION IN FRONT INNER WING AREAS...

CORROSION IN FRONT PANEL...

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive NEARSIDE REAR AXLE... (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING JOINTS...

Pass 21 Nov 2023 58,756 miles

CORROSION IN FRONT INNER WING AREAS...

CORROSION IN FRONT PANEL...

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive AXLE... (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

REAR ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES WORN...

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING JOINTS...

Pass 22 Nov 2022 58,637 miles

CORROSION IN FRONT INNER WING AREAS...

CORROSION IN FRONT PANEL...

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive AXLE... (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

REAR ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES WORN...

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING JOINTS...

Pass 25 Nov 2021 58,492 miles

CORROSION IN FRONT INNER WING AREAS...

CORROSION IN FRONT PANEL...

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 58,332 miles

CORROSION IN FRONT PANEL...

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE... (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 58,332 miles

CORROSION IN FRONT PANEL...

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE... (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 57,685 miles

CORROSION IN FRONT INNER WING AREAS...

DRIVERS SEAT RUNNERS WORN...

FRONT SHOCKER ABSORBER TOP BUSHES CRACKING...

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive ROCKER COVER... (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES WORN/CRACKED...

SPARE WHEEL WELL RUSTY...

Pass 18 May 2018 57,437 miles

ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES WORN / CRACKED...

CORROSION IN BOTH FRONT INNER WING AREAS...

DRIVERS SEAT RUNNERS WORN...

Oil leak ()

SPARE WHEEL WELL RUSTY...

Pass 18 May 2017 56,925 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion n/s + o/s lower inner wheel arches to floor pans seam (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion bumper mounting support holed/corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s + o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Spare tyre defective deflated ()

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

bonnet latch worn

engine heat shields loose n/s/r

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough when spun

n/s/r + o/s/r brake back plates damp

o/s/f drivers seat runners very worn but still secure

steering box shaft worn/play

wheel arches corroded

Fail 12 May 2017 56,905 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded lower B pillar (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded lower B pillar (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear registration plate faded yellow backing (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion n/s + o/s lower inner wheel arches to floor pans seam (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion bumper mounting support holed/corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s + o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Spare tyre defective deflated ()

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

bonnet latch worn

engine heat shields loose n/s/r

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough when spun

n/s/r + o/s/r brake back plates damp

o/s/f drivers seat runners very worn but still secure

steering box shaft worn/play

wheel arches corroded

Pass 13 May 2016 56,529 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion bumper mounting support holed/corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s + o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

bonnet latch worn

o/s/f drivers seat runners worn

oil leak from engine

steering box shaft slight play

washers poor/slow to operate

Pass 29 May 2015 56,249 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

N/S/F + O/S/F tyres showing age related cracks in tread but no cords showing

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 1 May 2015 56,228 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

N/S/F + O/S/F tyres showing age related cracks in tread but no cords showing

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

Nearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 May 2014 55,933 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

N/S/F + O/S/F tyres starting to perish

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 8 May 2014 55,933 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

N/S/F + O/S/F tyres starting to perish

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

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

Pass 8 May 2013 55,468 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 9 May 2012 55,248 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

N/S/F tyre starting to perish

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F tyre starting to perish

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Under side of vehicle corroded in places but under seal covering areas

Pass 7 May 2011 54,752 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 May 2011 54,751 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 May 2010 53,991 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 May 2010 53,991 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 May 2009 53,058 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear no plate poor condition but still readable

slight play in o/s/f upper ball joint

slight play in steering box

Fail 5 May 2009 53,058 miles

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)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear no plate poor condition but still readable

slight play in o/s/f upper ball joint

slight play in steering box

Pass 16 May 2008 52,121 miles

FLOOR PAN RUSTY...

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Apr 2008 52,121 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

FLOOR PAN RUSTY...

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 May 2007 50,214 miles

rear foot brake application slightly uneven

slight dampness off side rear brake back plate

Fail 5 May 2006 46,292 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

both rear quarter panels repaired

Pass 5 May 2006 46,292 miles

both rear quarter panels repaired

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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NHK 403J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 NHK 403J, 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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NHK 403J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 May 1971.

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