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Q75WDA

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Pink Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

81 mi
Last recorded81 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ75WDA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 81 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2025 71 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 42,700 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 42,477 miles

Brake clevis joint worn but not seriously weakened rear brake pedal (1.1.15 (b))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2014 1,402 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 934 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2012

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 118 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 93 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 65 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 29 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 12 miles

Brake pedal actuating linkage functionally incomplete (3.3.A.1a)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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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Q75WDA is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Pink with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 Q75WDA, 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 Q75WDA registered?

Q75WDA is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is Q75WDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q75WDA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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