MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
11,717 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Headlamp insecure Both (4.1.1 (c))
Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Both front outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim not tested Due to insecure headlights (4.1.2 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached All 4 (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Floor corroded
Steering adversely affects function of main beam
All position lamps not working no front or rear side lights (1.1.A.3b)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both inner sills (5.2.6)
Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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AHU 79J is a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle in Cream with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 AHU 79J, 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 AHU 79J registered?
AHU 79J is a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 December 1970.
Is AHU 79J safe to buy?
The MOT history for AHU 79J shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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