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AMH 688H

1970 Volkswagen Beetle

Pink Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

7,705 mi
Last recorded7,705 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2011
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Beetle42,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAMH 688H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1970
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2011 7,705 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 7,705 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

offside rear brake binding

Pass 18 Dec 2007 7,705 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 7,705 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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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AMH 688H is a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle in Pink with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AMH 688H, 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 AMH 688H?

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What year was AMH 688H registered?

AMH 688H is a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 January 1970.

Is AMH 688H safe to buy?

The MOT history for AMH 688H shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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