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ANY 116H

1970 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

40,043 mi
Last recorded40,043 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Beetle42,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANY 116H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 40,043 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre's perished

Fail 28 Jun 2018 40,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre's perished

Pass 21 Jun 2017 37,291 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 36,771 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s/f bottom ball joint dust cover slightly split

slight corrosion to body shell

slight play both rear wheel bearings

Pass 4 Feb 2015 36,228 miles

N/S/R inner cv boot slightly deteriorated

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

O/S/R engine bay rear panel slightly corroded

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

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

Spare wheel well slightly corroded

Underside of vehicle heavily underseald

Fail 2 Feb 2015 36,228 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

N/S/R inner cv boot slightly deteriorated

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

O/S/R engine bay rear panel slightly corroded

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare wheel well slightly corroded

Underside of vehicle heavily underseald

Pass 3 Feb 2014 35,390 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 35,390 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine missfire

Pass 20 Dec 2012 35,318 miles

Intensive welding and panel replacement

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 34,764 miles

Intensive body repairs

Oil leak sevear could cause damage to engine & other road users

Fail 2 Dec 2011 34,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Intensive body repairs

Oil leak sevear could cause damage to engine & other road users

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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ANY 116H is a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ANY 116H, 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 ANY 116H registered?

ANY 116H is a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 June 1970.

Is ANY 116H safe to buy?

The MOT history for ANY 116H shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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