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REY 195K

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,111 mi
Last recorded47,111 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREY 195K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 47,111 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 47,102 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 47,090 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 47,077 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 47,067 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 47,048 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 47,047 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

spare wheel carriere rusted

Pass 29 Jan 2010 47,038 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 47,038 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 47,033 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 47,033 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 46,944 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 46,923 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 46,923 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

spare wheel well corroded

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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REY 195K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 REY 195K, 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 REY 195K registered?

REY 195K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is REY 195K safe to buy?

The MOT history for REY 195K shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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