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WBE 881J

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Pink Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

27,170 mi
Last recorded27,170 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBE 881J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 27,170 miles

oil pressure switch leaking

Fail 19 Apr 2017 27,170 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/chassic (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded closing panel (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fan belt loose

oil pressure switch leaking

Pass 26 Feb 2016 26,105 miles

some surface corrosion in area of both rear closing panels

surface corrosion in area of both front heater channels

Fail 23 Feb 2016 26,105 miles

Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) both front (2.2.D.2b)

Direction indicator not working both front (1.4.A.2c)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Fuel hose excessively damaged over gearbox (7.2.2)

some surface corrosion in area of both rear closing panels

Pass 14 Nov 2014 24,085 miles

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

slight leak from rear silencer

some surface corrosion on o/s/r suspension panel

Fail 10 Nov 2014 24,085 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

slight leak from rear silencer

some surface corrosion on o/s/r suspension panel

Pass 31 Jul 2013 23,002 miles

heating channels welded to floors not bolted

slight corrosion on spare wheel well

steering box shaft has some movement

Fail 31 Jul 2013 23,002 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

heating channels welded to floors not bolted

slight corrosion on spare wheel well

steering box shaft has some movement

Pass 21 Jun 2012 21,808 miles

osr tyre perished

Fail 15 Jun 2012 21,808 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

osr tyre perished

Pass 23 May 2011 21,030 miles

o/s/r tyre has some sidewall cracking

Fail 6 May 2011 21,030 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/r tyre has some sidewall damage

Pass 22 Apr 2010 19,470 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2010 19,470 miles

Front Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front Upper Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 8 May 2009 19,259 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 7 May 2009 19,254 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 6 Jul 2007 18,838 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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WBE 881J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Pink with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 881J, 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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WBE 881J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 1971.

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