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VFA 334K

1971 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle

Orange Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,546 mi
Last recorded45,546 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle40,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFA 334K
MakeVolkswagen
Model1200 Beetle
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 45,546 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2024 44,579 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 43,552 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 42,345 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 41,834 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 40,178 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 40,163 miles

Central Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 38,366 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 35,911 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 35,911 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp dip/main beam stalk effect operation of sidelights (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

exhaust hanger/rubber missing

Pass 10 Jul 2012 34,060 miles

Noted some welded plates underside, not in prescribed areas, not fully welded.

Play at steering wheel, not considered excessive.

Steering stiff but workable.

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

Underside (front & rear body pan) heavily corroded & in some places holed, none considered to be in prescribed areas & no cumulative effect for body mounts.

All FOUR tyres cracked & deteriorated, no reinforcing seen.

Fail 5 Jul 2012 34,048 miles

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

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

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Noted some welded plates underside, not in prescribed areas, not fully welded.

Play at steering wheel, not considered excessive.

Steering stiff but workable.

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

Underside (front & rear body pan) heavily corroded & in some places holed, none considered to be in prescribed areas & no cumulative effect for body mounts.

All FOUR tyres cracked & deteriorated, no reinforcing seen.

Pass 29 Mar 2011 32,712 miles

Rear underbody (by body mounts) heavily corroded, not considered prescribed area & no cumulative effect.

Underside heavily plated & undersealed.

Fail 25 Mar 2011 32,699 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front chassis to bulkhead heavily corroded, not considered prescribed area.

Rear underbody (by body mounts) heavily corroded, not considered prescribed area & no cumulative effect.

Underside heavily plated & undersealed.

Pass 14 Aug 2009 27,683 miles

Battery tray/floor joint incomplte, not prescribed area.

Bonnet very stiff to open.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Noted fairly heavy engine oil leak (nearside).

Noted generator light stays on.

Noted major underside repairs, all heavily undersealed.

Offside door "drops" when opened, still secures correctly.

Play at steering wheel, not excessive.

Steering stiff, not excessively & no fault found.

Suspension lowered, no fouling seen.

Fail 13 Aug 2009 27,673 miles

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

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery tray/floor joint incomplte, not prescribed area.

Bonnet very stiff to open.

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Noted fairly heavy engine oil leak (nearside).

Noted generator light stays on.

Noted major underside repairs, all heavily undersealed.

Offside door "drops" when opened, still secures correctly.

Play at steering wheel, not excessive.

Steering stiff, not excessively & no fault found.

Suspension lowered, no fouling seen.

Pass 30 Jul 2008 26,805 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

under vehicle been heavily welded and undersealed

Fail 4 Feb 2006 26,723 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake test not carried out due to codition of vehicle

How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1200 Beetle?

Based on 447 MOT tests across 172 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
755
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
172
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 43
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 41
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 28
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 19
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18
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VFA 334K is a 1971 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle in Orange with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 40,572 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen 1200 Beetle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VFA 334K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen 1200 Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen 1200 Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VFA 334K is a 1971 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle, first registered on 20 August 1971.

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