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AHL 583K

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,387 mi
Last recorded95,387 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHL 583K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022 95,387 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 95,305 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 93,759 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 93,662 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 93,600 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 93,556 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 92,960 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 92,842 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 90,980 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 90,575 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 90,552 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 90,552 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 90,486 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 90,480 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AHL 583K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AHL 583K, 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

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What year was AHL 583K registered?

AHL 583K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 October 1971.

Is AHL 583K safe to buy?

The MOT history for AHL 583K shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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