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UJV 736J

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1284cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,870 mi
Last recorded20,870 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUJV 736J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,284cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 20,870 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 20,868 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 20,727 miles

The nearside rear and offside rear back plates damp.

Travel on handbrake level.

Fail 9 Mar 2015 20,725 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

The nearside rear and offside rear back plates damp.

Travel on handbrake level.

Pass 14 Feb 2014 20,510 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 20,338 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 20,330 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 20,322 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 20,074 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 20,074 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 19,986 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 19,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 19,711 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 18,745 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 18,745 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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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UJV 736J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,284cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 UJV 736J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UJV 736J registered?

UJV 736J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 April 1971.

Is UJV 736J safe to buy?

The MOT history for UJV 736J shows 15 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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