MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
16,443 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
All position lamps not working not tested (1.1.A.3b)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Headlamp aim too high not tested (1.8)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam not tested (1.7.5a)
Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords splitting on sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Registration plate lamp not working not tested (1.1.C.1d)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)
o/s/reat jacking mounting missing. new floor fitted
this is a customised vw beetle with a electric solenoid switch what opens the front doors located in engine compartment. as there is no outer handles
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/reat jacking mounting missing. new floor fitted
this is a customised vw beetle with a electric solenoid switch what opens the front doors located in engine compartment. as there is no outer handles
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AOC 716K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 AOC 716K, 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 AOC 716K registered?
AOC 716K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1971.
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