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ABT 264K

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,363 mi
Last recorded81,363 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABT 264K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,776cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 81,363 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 81,319 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 81,296 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 81,232 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 81,216 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 81,200 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 81,136 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 81,046 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 80,943 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 80,879 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 80,706 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 80,547 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 80,516 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2014 80,000 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 79,776 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 79,572 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 264K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,776cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 264K, 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 264K?

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What year was ABT 264K registered?

ABT 264K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 October 1971.

Is ABT 264K safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABT 264K shows 16 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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