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AAC 122J

1970 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2013
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

51,827 mi
Last recorded51,827 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2012
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Beetle42,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAC 122J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1970
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2012 51,827 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

corrision around offside front bumper mount

Fail 11 Jun 2012 51,827 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

corrision around offside front bumper mount

nearside rear tyre cracking along outer sidewall

offside front tyre cracking along tread

offside rear tyre cracking along outer sidewall

Pass 24 Jun 2011 44,117 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

sidewall cracking on all tyres

Fail 11 Jun 2011 43,812 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion on o/s/r wheel arch

excessive travel on clutch pedal

fan belt loose

idling too fast

sidewall cracking on all tyres

speedo cable incorrectly positioned

Pass 8 May 2010 41,924 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 41,924 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 38,067 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 38,067 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 25 Mar 2009 38,067 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f sill/floor area holed

Pass 1 Apr 2008 38,067 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 38,018 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 29,308 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 29,308 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

corrosion to o/s/r w/arch

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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AAC 122J is a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 42,944 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 AAC 122J, 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 56 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AAC 122J registered?

AAC 122J is a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 September 1970.

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