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WKT 744J

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,072 mi
Last recorded88,072 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWKT 744J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 88,072 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 87,894 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 87,036 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 86,636 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 85,973 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 85,382 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 79,182 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 79,151 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 79,149 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 79,026 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 79,015 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 78,887 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 78,880 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 78,861 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 78,861 miles

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 78,815 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 78,797 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 78,516 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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WKT 744J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 WKT 744J, 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

How do I check the history of WKT 744J?

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What year was WKT 744J registered?

WKT 744J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 February 1971.

Is WKT 744J safe to buy?

The MOT history for WKT 744J shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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