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AEE 677L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,400 mi
Last recorded28,400 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEE 677L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017 28,400 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 27,872 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 26,933 miles

Light corrosion due to age of vehicle

Fail 20 Aug 2015 26,933 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Light corrosion due to age of vehicle

Pass 29 Aug 2014 26,261 miles

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

Oil leak

corrosion on underside of vehicle

front and rear bumpers missing at time of test

side steps missing

side trims missing

vibration through handbrake lever

wipers slow

Fail 28 Aug 2014 26,261 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

front and rear bumpers missing at time of test

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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AEE 677L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 44,941 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 AEE 677L, 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 54 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 AEE 677L?

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What year was AEE 677L registered?

AEE 677L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 August 1972.

Is AEE 677L safe to buy?

The MOT history for AEE 677L shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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