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WBE 334J

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

50,865 mi
Last recorded50,865 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2018
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBE 334J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2018 50,865 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 46,546 miles

free play in steering

Fail 4 Jan 2017 46,531 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

free play in steering

Pass 9 Jan 2016 42,361 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 42,346 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush top torsion arm offside (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 42,297 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both bottom (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under seat area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both floor to sills (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 40,434 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 40,434 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 37,486 miles

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

both floors to rear panel corroded in general

floor to sills corroded in placers

Fail 30 Sep 2013 37,484 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

both floors to rear panel corroded in general

floor to sills corroded in placers

Pass 1 Oct 2012 36,282 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 35,869 miles

has slight movement in steering box but not excessive

Fail 25 Sep 2010 35,861 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

has slight movement in steering box but not excessive

Pass 1 Oct 2009 33,354 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 33,351 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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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WBE 334J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 WBE 334J, 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 WBE 334J registered?

WBE 334J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 1971.

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