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ALF 534H

1970 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,078 mi
Last recorded55,078 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Beetle42,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALF 534H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1970
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 55,078 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 54,598 miles

Nearside Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Offside Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 8 Jul 2020 53,535 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 52,830 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 51,574 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 51,568 miles

Central Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 May 2017 49,616 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 May 2017 49,608 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 48,484 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 48,477 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Pass 9 May 2015 46,997 miles

nearside rear wheel has slight wheel bind.

Fail 14 May 2010 46,608 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fuel cap seal perishing

lower column bush has play

nearside rear brakes weaker

nearside rear wheel bearing has play (near excessive)

rear brake hoses loose in brackets

steering lock stop bolt mis aligned

Pass 14 May 2010 46,608 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

fuel cap seal perishing

lower column bush has play

nearside rear brakes weaker

nearside rear wheel bearing has play (near excessive)

rear brake hoses loose in brackets

steering lock stop bolt mis aligned

Pass 5 May 2009 45,662 miles

body and structure has extensive welded repairs,poor in places

front passenger seats weak

offside rear floorpan weak

Fail 30 Apr 2009 45,656 miles

Lower Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

front passenger seats weak

offside rear floorpan weak

body and structure has extensive welded repairs,poor in places

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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ALF 534H is a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ALF 534H, 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 ALF 534H registered?

ALF 534H is a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 January 1970.

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