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ALG 214J

1970 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1302cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,487 mi
Last recorded27,487 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Beetle42,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALG 214J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,302cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 14 Jul 2025 27,487 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 27,403 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 27,399 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 27,369 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 27,209 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 27,149 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 27,110 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 27,099 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 26,949 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 26,850 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 26,778 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 26,754 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 26,731 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 26,681 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 26,597 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 26,545 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 26,512 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 26,481 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 26,459 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 26,431 miles

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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ALG 214J is a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 ALG 214J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ALG 214J?

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What year was ALG 214J registered?

ALG 214J is a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 November 1970.

Is ALG 214J safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALG 214J shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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