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ALH 447H

1970 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,833 mi
Last recorded97,833 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Beetle42,944 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALH 447H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 97,833 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 97,829 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded close to anti roll bar upper drop link (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded close to rear axle bush (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 140,929 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 97,628 miles

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

both rear s/absorbers rubbers perished

Pass 30 Aug 2014 96,614 miles

o/s/f indicator turning white

oil leak

shock bushes perishing

slight play in both front wheels

slight play in both rear wheels

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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ALH 447H is a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ALH 447H, 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

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What year was ALH 447H registered?

ALH 447H is a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 January 1970.

Is ALH 447H safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALH 447H shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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