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APN 67H

1970 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

686 mi
Last recorded686 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2008
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Beetle42,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPN 67H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2008 686 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 684 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 85,523 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 85,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2006 85,521 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 85,521 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

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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APN 67H is a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 APN 67H, 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 APN 67H registered?

APN 67H is a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 February 1970.

Is APN 67H safe to buy?

The MOT history for APN 67H shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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