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AHP 75A

1984 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1776cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

22,996 mi
Last recorded22,996 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Beetle42,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHP 75A
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,776cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 22,996 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 22,694 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 21,826 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 21,826 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 19,890 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 18,701 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 25 Apr 2017 18,575 miles

Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings FLOOR PAN (6.1.B.2)

Front Steering rack fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

REAR GEARBOX MOUNT BOLT MISSING

Nearside Rear HALF SHAFT OUTER SILL LEAKING COVERING BRAKE DISC IN OIL

Pass 25 Apr 2016 17,453 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 17,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 May 2014 17,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 1 May 2014 17,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 3 May 2013 16,646 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 16,646 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 15,131 miles

Oil leak

no reverse gear

Fail 23 Apr 2011 15,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

no reverse gear

Pass 21 Oct 2009 14,745 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 14,695 miles

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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AHP 75A is a 1984 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,776cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1984 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 42,491 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 AHP 75A, 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 42 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AHP 75A registered?

AHP 75A is a 1984 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 May 1984.

Is AHP 75A safe to buy?

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