MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
35,025 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
under vehicle tatty in places
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beatle?
Based on 1,186 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
SFA 97J is a 1970 Volkswagen Beatle in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
Across all 1970 Volkswagen Beatle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 43,121 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Volkswagen Beatle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SFA 97J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Beatle typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 56 years old, this Volkswagen Beatle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of SFA 97J?
You can check the full history of SFA 97J by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was SFA 97J registered?
SFA 97J is a 1970 Volkswagen Beatle, first registered on 1 December 1970.
Is SFA 97J safe to buy?
The MOT history for SFA 97J shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does SFA 97J have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SFA 97J. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.