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ANX 567J

1970 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

28,884 mi
Last recorded28,884 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Beetle42,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANX 567J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1970
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 28,884 miles

front & rear brake balance

offside & nearside floor to sills corroding

offside & nearside floors corroding

offside & nearside outer sills corroding

offside & nearside rear inner arches corroding

Pass 5 Jan 2017 27,992 miles

brake pipe corroded

slight play in the n/s front wheel bearing

slight play in the steering n/s

Pass 13 Jan 2016 25,723 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 22,628 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2015 22,628 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 19,254 miles

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

engine oil leak

offside front headlamp lense cracked not affecting beam image

offside front tyre perished slightly

Fail 14 Jan 2014 19,254 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine oil leak

offside front headlamp lense cracked not affecting beam image

offside front tyre perished slightly

slight corrosion on underside of vehicle recommend oil spray

Pass 1 Feb 2013 17,913 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight corrosion on body

Fail 1 Feb 2013 17,913 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight corrosion on body

Pass 16 Nov 2011 14,953 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear chassis corroded but not within 30cm of suspension mounts

Fail 8 Nov 2011 14,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear chassis corroded but not within 30cm of suspension mounts

Pass 15 Oct 2010 13,945 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 13,943 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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 567J is a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 ANX 567J, 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.

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What year was ANX 567J registered?

ANX 567J is a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 October 1970.

Is ANX 567J safe to buy?

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