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SAV 192K

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,918 mi
Last recorded97,918 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAV 192K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 97,918 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 97,707 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 96,875 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 95,862 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

bodywork projections due to modifications at front+rear bumpers also rear exhaust

nearside rear brake shoes contaminated with fluid?

road noise when driven ....unable to check o/s front wheel bearings due to binding brake

unable to fully inspect welded repairs to floor pans ( internals covered with carpet/trim)

unable to fully inspect welded repairs... covered with sealer

Fail 18 Oct 2010 95,859 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

bodywork projections due to modifications at front+rear bumpers also rear exhaust

nearside rear brake shoes contaminated with fluid?

road noise when driven ....unable to check o/s front wheel bearings due to binding brake

unable to fully inspect welded repairs to floor pans ( internals covered with carpet/trim)

unable to fully inspect welded repairs... covered with sealer

Fail 9 Sep 2010 95,855 miles

Centre Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

no welds visible on underside floor pans unable to inspect interior due to carpets fitted

rear exhaust system projecting beyond bodywork

sharp projections at front and rear bumpers

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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SAV 192K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SAV 192K, 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 SAV 192K registered?

SAV 192K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is SAV 192K safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAV 192K shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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