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ABW 60H

1970 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,170 mi
Last recorded95,170 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Beetle42,944 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 60H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 95,170 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 95,053 miles

Offside rear brake sized slightly

Pass 1 Aug 2013 95,001 miles

nsr brake sticky

Fail 1 Aug 2013 95,001 miles

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

nsr brake sticky

Pass 20 Mar 2012 94,585 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 94,580 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 94,086 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 93,942 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 93,799 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 93,798 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 60H is a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ABW 60H, 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 ABW 60H?

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What year was ABW 60H registered?

ABW 60H is a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1970.

Is ABW 60H safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABW 60H shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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