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AKE 381J

1970 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2017
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

4,111 mi
Last recorded4,111 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2016
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Beetle42,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKE 381J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2016 4,111 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2015 4,105 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded heel plate by trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 3,049 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 3,003 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 1,178 miles

N/s/f and n/s/r floor corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2013 1,163 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/s/f and n/s/r floor corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2012 935 miles

Both rear wings corroded

Floor pan corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 917 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both rear wings corroded

Floor pan corroded

Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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AKE 381J is a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AKE 381J, 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 AKE 381J registered?

AKE 381J is a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1970.

Is AKE 381J safe to buy?

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