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AJF 461K

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

1,595 mi
Last recorded1,595 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2006
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJF 461K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2006 1,595 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 1,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 98,087 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 14 Dec 2005 98,084 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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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AJF 461K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 AJF 461K, 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.

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What year was AJF 461K registered?

AJF 461K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 September 1971.

Is AJF 461K safe to buy?

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