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UJV 67J

1971 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle

Red Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,550 mi
Last recorded69,550 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2011
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle39,559 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUJV 67J
MakeVolkswagen
Model1300 Beetle
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2011 69,550 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 69,479 miles

slight corrosion on n/s/front axle.

Fail 25 Feb 2010 69,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

slight corrosion on n/s/front axle.

Pass 20 Feb 2009 69,378 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 69,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 69,037 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 69,030 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 68,296 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 68,290 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 67,497 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1300 Beetle?

Based on 395 MOT tests across 145 vehicles.

62.8%
Pass Rate
740
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
145
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 58
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 38
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 36
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 26
Headlamp aim too high 25
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UJV 67J is a 1971 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle in Red with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.7% with a typical mileage of 39,559 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 1300 Beetle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UJV 67J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen 1300 Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen 1300 Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UJV 67J registered?

UJV 67J is a 1971 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle, first registered on 1 April 1971.

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