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AMA 722K

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,469 mi
Last recorded96,469 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAMA 722K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 96,469 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 96,264 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 95,829 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 94,630 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.A.1)

fuel smell from front and rear of vehicle

Fail 12 Jan 2018 94,626 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.A.1)

fuel smell from front and rear of vehicle

Pass 18 Nov 2016 93,310 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

fuel smell from front no signs of a leak

Fail 14 Nov 2016 93,305 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (2.4.A.3)

fuel smell from front no signs of a leak

Pass 9 Mar 2013 89,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2012 84,783 miles

front gearbox mounting unbonding

Fail 11 Mar 2011 83,076 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 83,076 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 80,531 miles

n/s/f tyre shows signs of perishing in sidewalls.

Pass 9 Mar 2007 75,817 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 71,096 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 71,096 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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AMA 722K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AMA 722K, 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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What year was AMA 722K registered?

AMA 722K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 August 1971.

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