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ATC 217J

1970 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

52,320 mi
Last recorded52,320 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Beetle42,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATC 217J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1970
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 52,320 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 51,396 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 49,829 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 49,769 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 49,761 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 49,755 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 49,739 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 49,735 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 49,638 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 49,523 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 49,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 49,398 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 49,123 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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ATC 217J is a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ATC 217J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ATC 217J registered?

ATC 217J is a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 August 1970.

Is ATC 217J safe to buy?

The MOT history for ATC 217J shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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