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ABT 202K

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

13,728 mi
Last recorded13,728 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2012
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABT 202K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2012 13,728 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Off side rear tyre cut but not to chords

Pass 4 Mar 2011 12,178 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 12,178 miles

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Steering lock stop cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 10,953 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 10,527 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 9,310 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 8,491 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 7,611 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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ABT 202K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ABT 202K, 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

How do I check the history of ABT 202K?

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What year was ABT 202K registered?

ABT 202K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 October 1971.

Is ABT 202K safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABT 202K shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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