MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,895 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
front suspension has reduced damping, advise inspection,repair or replacement.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front suspension has reduced damping, advise inspection,repair or replacement.
Holes in rear floor areas - appeared to have been welded from inside
Play in offside rear wheel bearing
Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Holes in rear floor areas - appeared to have been welded from inside
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Play in offside rear wheel bearing
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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URB 490K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 URB 490K, 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 URB 490K registered?
URB 490K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 1971.
Is URB 490K safe to buy?
The MOT history for URB 490K shows 9 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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