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VBH 667J

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,105 mi
Last recorded2,105 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBH 667J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 2,105 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 2,104 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all tyres over 10 years old

Pass 22 Jul 2020 1,779 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 1,615 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 1,615 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 1,476 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 1,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Spare wheel well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 18 Jul 2017 1,399 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 1,219 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 1,087 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 923 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 818 miles

advise offside front seatbelt casing partly missing

Fail 8 Jul 2013 818 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

advise offside front seatbelt casing partly missing

Pass 28 Jun 2012 238 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 99,289 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Spare tyre defective

dynamo drive belt needs adjustment

front floor area slight corrosion

Fail 9 Jun 2011 99,286 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Spare tyre defective

dynamo drive belt needs adjustment

front floor area slight corrosion

nearside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 12 Jul 2010 99,278 miles

FLOOR TO SILLS SPLITING AND POOR QUALITY WELDING

WHOLE VEHICLE PATCHED AND HEAVLY UNDERSILLED

Fail 6 Jul 2010 99,278 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

FLOOR TO SILLS SPLITING AND POOR QUALITY WELDING

WHOLE VEHICLE PATCHED AND HEAVLY UNDERSILLED

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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VBH 667J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 VBH 667J, 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 VBH 667J registered?

VBH 667J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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