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AOC 716K

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1641cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

16,443 mi
Last recorded16,443 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOC 716K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,641cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 16,443 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2016 16,443 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 16,328 miles

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)

Fail 27 May 2015 16,328 miles

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)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 15,136 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 15,136 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 12,976 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 12,724 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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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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AOC 716K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1971.

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