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426 AAD

1979 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,431 mi
Last recorded80,431 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Beetle41,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration426 AAD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 27 Aug 2025 80,431 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 79,266 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 78,484 miles

car leans to the offside

Pass 20 Aug 2022 77,613 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 75,953 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 75,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 74,475 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 73,295 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 71,520 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 69,111 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 66,867 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 64,506 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 62,691 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 60,657 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 58,677 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 56,318 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 54,280 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 52,396 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 52,028 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 51,405 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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426 AAD is a 1979 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 41,458 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 426 AAD, 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 47 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 426 AAD registered?

426 AAD is a 1979 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 October 1979.

Is 426 AAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 426 AAD shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 426 AAD have outstanding finance?

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