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ANR 202K

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

7,874 mi
Last recorded7,874 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANR 202K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 7,874 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 7,699 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 7,692 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre bulge in tread / 2012 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Steering component casing retaining devices dangerously loose Steering damper mounting excess play (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 7,572 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 7,450 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 7,190 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 6,970 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 6,690 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 6,690 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 6,059 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 6,054 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 5,525 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 3,884 miles

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 2,465 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 1,469 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 38,989 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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ANR 202K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ANR 202K, 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 ANR 202K registered?

ANR 202K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 September 1971.

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