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TJO 723K

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

61,711 mi
Last recorded61,711 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJO 723K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 61,711 miles

under side of vehicle fully undersealed

Fail 28 Mar 2017 61,711 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch x2 patches (marked) (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

underside of vehicle has been fully undersealed

Pass 4 Jan 2016 60,645 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 58,297 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

underbody heavily undersealed allowing only a limited inspection

Fail 17 Dec 2014 58,296 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

underbody heavily undersealed allowing only a limited inspection

Pass 17 Aug 2013 57,430 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 10 Aug 2013 57,430 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all tyre sstarting to crack

Pass 14 May 2008 57,332 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 57,075 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 55,605 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 55,605 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 22 Jul 2005 55,591 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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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TJO 723K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,584cc 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 TJO 723K, 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 TJO 723K registered?

TJO 723K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 October 1971.

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