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ANY 555H

1970 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,652 mi
Last recorded38,652 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Beetle42,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANY 555H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 38,652 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt top balljoint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

nearside and offside rear drums have fluid leaking out of back plates.

Pass 24 Aug 2016 37,992 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 37,992 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 37,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 37,713 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 36,903 miles

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

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

horn intermitant

Pass 24 Aug 2012 36,130 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 36,130 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2011 35,765 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 34,106 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight leak from rear hub seal

Fail 8 Oct 2009 34,082 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

oil leak from offside rear axle

Pass 11 Oct 2007 33,367 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 33,367 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 32,499 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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ANY 555H is a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ANY 555H, 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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ANY 555H is a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 June 1970.

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