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AOK 388K

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,197 mi
Last recorded83,197 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOK 388K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 83,197 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 82,724 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 82,718 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking under tank (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 81,974 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 81,974 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device missing (3.1.4b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 81,302 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 81,302 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 81,100 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 81,100 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 80,658 miles

main beam warning light not working.

Fail 26 Jun 2012 80,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

main beam warning light not working.

Pass 27 Jan 2011 79,911 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 11 Jul 2006 75,724 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 75,724 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

RUNNING BOARDS LOOSE N/S AND O/S

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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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AOK 388K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AOK 388K, 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 AOK 388K registered?

AOK 388K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 August 1971.

Is AOK 388K safe to buy?

The MOT history for AOK 388K shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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