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ABW 181H

1970 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1276cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

57,657 mi
Last recorded57,657 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Beetle42,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 181H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,276cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2012 57,657 miles

exhaust heat exchangers getting rusty

Fail 1 Sep 2012 57,657 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

exhaust heat exchangers getting rusty

Pass 3 Jun 2011 57,657 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 57,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 57,554 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 56,367 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 56,323 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 54,033 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 43,517 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 43,517 miles

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

nearside rear body bolt loose

Pass 20 Mar 2006 38,997 miles

imported vehicle left hand drive

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 181H is a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,276cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ABW 181H, 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 ABW 181H registered?

ABW 181H is a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1970.

Is ABW 181H safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABW 181H shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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