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ANX 278J

1970 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,545 mi
Last recorded26,545 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2008
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Beetle42,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANX 278J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 11 Mar 2008 26,545 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 26,545 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 26,546 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 25,200 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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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ANX 278J is a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 ANX 278J, 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

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What year was ANX 278J registered?

ANX 278J is a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 September 1970.

Is ANX 278J safe to buy?

The MOT history for ANX 278J shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ANX 278J have outstanding finance?

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