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UUX 566J

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,831 mi
Last recorded29,831 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUX 566J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 29,831 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 874 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged rubbing on tyre on lock (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front tyre perrished it tread

Offside Rear jacking point area corroded

general state of under body corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2017

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check stretches a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check stretches a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged rubbing on tyre on lock (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front tyre perrished it tread

Offside Rear jacking point area corroded

general state of under body corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2015 397 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 233 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 96 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012
Pass 7 Apr 2009 89,622 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2008 90,618 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 86,459 miles

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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UUX 566J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UUX 566J, 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 UUX 566J registered?

UUX 566J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 March 1971.

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