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Volkswagen Beetle

Black · Petrol · 1963 · 1,192 cc

771 SNKMOT history

771 SNK is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 1 Jul 1963. Its MOT expired on 24 Feb 2024 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 98,445 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Feb 2024
Mileage
98,445 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2023
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
592 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
771 SNK
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,192 cc
Year of manufacture
1963
First used
1 Jul 1963
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

771 SNK was last recorded at 98,445 miles on 25 Feb 2023, 762 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2017.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,683 miles · 8 Nov 2017
Between the last two tests
762 miles
Average per year
592 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 98,445 miles
  • 2017 – 97,683 miles
  • 2016 – 97,135 miles
  • 2015 – 96,734 miles
  • 2012 – 96,734 miles
  • 2009 – 96,569 miles
  • 2008 – 95,368 miles
  • 2006 – 89,114 miles
  • 2005 – 88,219 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,445 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2009

  • Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006

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

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2006

Full MOT history

12 tests since 21 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,445 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    98,445 miles
    Test number
    171608351327
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail98,445 miles (+762)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,445 miles
    Test number
    316863736225
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass97,683 miles (+548)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    97,683 miles
    Test number
    941356788472
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  4. Pass97,135 miles (+401)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    97,135 miles
    Test number
    128602397473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass96,734 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    96,734 miles
    Test number
    509119875063
    • NoteSlight play nearside king pin

  6. Pass96,734 miles (+165)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    96,734 miles
    Test number
    379851972180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail96,569 miles (+1,201)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,569 miles
    Test number
    384481619226
    • FailureBrake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
    • FailureNearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  8. Pass95,368 miles (+6,254)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    95,368 miles
    Test number
    133518108152
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass89,114 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    89,114 miles
    Test number
    811651176280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail89,103 miles (+9)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,103 miles
    Test number
    413735766204
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

  11. Fail89,094 miles (+875)1 dangerous9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,094 miles
    Test number
    991097456279
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  12. Pass88,219 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    88,219 miles
    Test number
    912125025379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 771 SNK

What vehicle is registration 771 SNK currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 771 SNK on a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 1 Jul 1963. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 771 SNK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 771 SNK expired on 24 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 771 SNK?
The MOT on 771 SNK expired on 24 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 771 SNK done?
771 SNK was recorded at 98,445 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2023, an average of 592 miles a year.
Has 771 SNK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 771 SNK has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on 771 SNK ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 771 SNK find?
771 SNK passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2023 with 1 minor defect: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective.

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