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WVC 892J

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,466 mi
Last recorded48,466 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVC 892J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 48,466 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 48,466 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 48,114 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 46,754 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 46,747 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 46,556 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 48,514 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 46,343 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 46,326 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2008 96,154 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 96,154 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 45,911 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 45,679 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 45,670 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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WVC 892J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WVC 892J, 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 WVC 892J registered?

WVC 892J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 June 1971.

Is WVC 892J safe to buy?

The MOT history for WVC 892J shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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