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ARR 449H

1970 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,083 mi
Last recorded22,083 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Beetle42,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARR 449H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 22,083 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 22,081 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Steering arm repaired by welding (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Front Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Steering arm repaired by welding (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2011 21,551 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 21,551 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 22 May 2009 21,494 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 20,857 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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ARR 449H is a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ARR 449H, 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 ARR 449H registered?

ARR 449H is a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 March 1970.

Is ARR 449H safe to buy?

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