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PVE 574J

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

11,924 mi
Last recorded11,924 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2012
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPVE 574J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2012 11,924 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2012 11,924 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2011 6,473 miles

front number plate deteriorated

n/s lower wing corroded

play in both inner steering ball joints

Pass 5 Aug 2010 56,138 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both headlight beam images on pass limits

front and rear vallence holed

rear anti rollbar removed

slight movement in steering box

Fail 30 Jul 2010 56,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both headlight beam images on pass limits

front and rear vallence holed

Pass 18 Aug 2009 3,078 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 85 miles

Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2008 82 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2007 97,449 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 97,449 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 92,882 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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PVE 574J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PVE 574J, 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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What year was PVE 574J registered?

PVE 574J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 1971.

Is PVE 574J safe to buy?

The MOT history for PVE 574J shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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