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SRG 675K

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Purple Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

11,050 mi
Last recorded11,050 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRG 675K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 11,050 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 11,050 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 30 May 2017 11,032 miles

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 May 2016 10,973 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 10,973 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. can not be locked in position (6.2.A.3)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven 64%, nearside performance low (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven 58%, nearside performance low (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 10,811 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 10,775 miles

No spare wheel

Only Drivers seat fitted at time of test

Fail 24 Mar 2014 10,775 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

no spare wheel

only drivers seat fitted at time of test

Pass 28 May 2012 10,668 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside front tyre perished on sidewall

Seat belts slow to retract

Pass 5 Oct 2007 106,653 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2007 106,653 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Steering column retaining device missing (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 25 Aug 2006 10,032 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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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SRG 675K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Purple with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SRG 675K, 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 SRG 675K registered?

SRG 675K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 August 1971.

Is SRG 675K safe to buy?

The MOT history for SRG 675K shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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