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PJE 567J

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

27,144 mi
Last recorded27,144 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJE 567J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 27,144 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 27,068 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 26,932 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 24,477 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2012 24,452 miles

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

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

No passenger seat fitted at time of test

Slight noise from rear wheels but not considered excessive

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Wiring in boot insecure

Pass 23 Jun 2010 21,747 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 20,800 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 20,171 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 19,298 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 18,841 miles

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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PJE 567J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PJE 567J, 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 PJE 567J registered?

PJE 567J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 February 1971.

Is PJE 567J safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJE 567J shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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