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ANP 600M

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,028 mi
Last recorded28,028 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2011
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANP 600M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2011 28,028 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 28,699 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 28,688 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2008 28,677 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Steering lock stop insecurely locked (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2006 27,672 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 26,308 miles

Front Steering box deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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ANP 600M is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ANP 600M, 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 ANP 600M registered?

ANP 600M is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is ANP 600M safe to buy?

The MOT history for ANP 600M shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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