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VRO 765J

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,509 mi
Last recorded8,509 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRO 765J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2018 8,509 miles

car has welding on chassis and all under side has been under silled

Pass 10 Apr 2017 6,316 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 6,300 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 3,323 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 864 miles

UNDERSIDE OF CAR SEALED UNDER STONECHIP COATING

Fail 5 Feb 2014 98,800 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 98,800 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 93,715 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 93,715 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 86,519 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 86,518 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 85,910 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 85,227 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 83,039 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 82,654 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 82,207 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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VRO 765J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VRO 765J, 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 VRO 765J registered?

VRO 765J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 April 1971.

Is VRO 765J safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRO 765J shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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