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ANG 837J

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

60,218 mi
Last recorded60,218 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANG 837J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 60,218 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 60,125 miles

nearside floor corroded by rear chassis mounts

offside floor corroded by rear chassis mounts

offside front seat secured in position

Fail 9 Aug 2013 60,125 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

clamp for rear silencer support bracket insecure

nearside floor corroded by rear chassis mounts

offside floor corroded by rear chassis mounts

Pass 1 Aug 2012 60,008 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 60,008 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 59,909 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 59,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 59,547 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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ANG 837J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 ANG 837J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ANG 837J?

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What year was ANG 837J registered?

ANG 837J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 February 1971.

Is ANG 837J safe to buy?

The MOT history for ANG 837J shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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