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RUD 569

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1642cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

8,736 mi
Last recorded8,736 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUD 569
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,642cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 8,736 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 8,338 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 8,109 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 7,905 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 6,106 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 5,047 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 5,046 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed rubbing on tyre on lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on lock (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on lock (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 3,244 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 2,016 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 1,067 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 88 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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RUD 569 is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,642cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RUD 569, 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

How do I check the history of RUD 569?

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What year was RUD 569 registered?

RUD 569 is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 February 1971.

Is RUD 569 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUD 569 shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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