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AKO 693K

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

25,102 mi
Last recorded25,102 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2023
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKO 693K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2023 25,102 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 24,776 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 24,496 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 24,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 23,466 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 22,805 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 21,909 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 47,013 miles

front of offside front inner wing severely corroded

nearside rear and offside rear underbody corroded at axle mount areas

Fail 24 Aug 2013 47,006 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front of offside front inner wing severely corroded

nearside rear and offside rear underbody corroding at axle mount areas

Pass 8 Sep 2012 46,863 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 46,853 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Outer Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

battery loose

vehicle strenth greatley reduced due to ammount of non structual corrosion

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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AKO 693K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AKO 693K, 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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AKO 693K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 October 1971.

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