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ANM 335H

1981 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

60,300 mi
Last recorded60,300 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Beetle45,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANM 335H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 60,300 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 60,161 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 59,556 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 58,894 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 58,894 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 58,448 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 58,001 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 57,781 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 57,781 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 57,467 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 57,467 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2013 56,738 miles

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Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 May 2012 56,504 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2012 56,504 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 56,142 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 May 2011 56,141 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 55,606 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 54,674 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 54,083 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 May 2008 54,080 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 53,095 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

there is a slight oil leak on the n/s rear backplate

Pass 15 Apr 2006 51,295 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 51,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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ANM 335H is a 1981 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 45,021 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 ANM 335H, 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 45 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ANM 335H registered?

ANM 335H is a 1981 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 October 1981.

Is ANM 335H safe to buy?

The MOT history for ANM 335H shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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