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ABW 171F

1976 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

31,368 mi
Last recorded31,368 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Beetle48,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 171F
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 31,368 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 31,181 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 131,160 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 31,140 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 May 2016 30,697 miles

Nearside handbrake effort poor

Slight corrosion to n/s/f floor

Pass 14 May 2015 30,262 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 30,201 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside suspension slightly low

offside and nearside rear floor starting to corrode

offside front seat belt mounting area starting to corrode

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight wear in rear anti roll bar bushes

Fail 22 May 2014 30,201 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside suspension slightly low

offside and nearside rear floor starting to corrode

offside front seat belt mounting area starting to corrode

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight wear in rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 20 Jun 2012 30,062 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside suspension slightly low

offside rear floor and chassis starting to corrode

rear inner wings corroded

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 20 Jun 2012 30,062 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside suspension slightly low

offside rear floor and chassis starting to corrode

rear inner wings corroded

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 18 Jun 2010 29,940 miles

front and rear brakes slightly out of balance

front brake discs starting to corrode

offside front seat belt mounting area starting to corrode??

repair to rear suspension/floor area welded inside(difficult to see )??

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight wear in top steering column bush

steering column coupling starting to perish

Pass 13 Jun 2009 29,727 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 29,061 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 28,550 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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ABW 171F is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1976 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 48,352 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 ABW 171F, 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 50 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ABW 171F registered?

ABW 171F is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 February 1976.

Is ABW 171F safe to buy?

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