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AKX 388K

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

96,572 mi
Last recorded96,572 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2013
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKX 388K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2013 96,572 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 96,524 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 96,219 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 95,458 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 94,749 miles

slight inbalance front and rear brakes

Pass 24 May 2008 94,313 miles

o/s/f brake binding

steering a bit stiff

Pass 11 May 2007 94,051 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 93,122 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 93,105 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.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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AKX 388K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AKX 388K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AKX 388K?

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What year was AKX 388K registered?

AKX 388K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 August 1971.

Is AKX 388K safe to buy?

The MOT history for AKX 388K shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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