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AAE 415J

1970 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2011
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,897 mi
Last recorded72,897 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2010
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Beetle42,944 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAE 415J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 22 Sep 2010 72,897 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 72,033 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 40,062 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 39,840 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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AAE 415J is a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 AAE 415J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AAE 415J?

You can check the full history of AAE 415J by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AAE 415J registered?

AAE 415J is a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 November 1970.

Is AAE 415J safe to buy?

The MOT history for AAE 415J shows 4 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 AAE 415J have outstanding finance?

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