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ATG 685H

1970 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

92,395 mi
Last recorded92,395 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Beetle42,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATG 685H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1970
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 92,395 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded off master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s+o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all (2.7.2a)

all steering and suspension components corroded

vehicle has been under sealed

Fail 27 Oct 2016 92,369 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam n/s+o/s (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded n/s+o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded off master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s+o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all (2.7.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all steering and suspension components corroded

vehicle has been under sealed

Pass 2 Aug 2011 92,122 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 91,723 miles

oil leak, flexy ferrules rusty, multi weld repair, o/s rear tyre cracking

Fail 11 Sep 2009 91,684 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak, flexy ferrules rusty, multi weld repair, o/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 30 Aug 2008 91,093 miles

as issued with previous vt 30

Fail 10 Jun 2008 91,060 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak, multi weldig repair, front axle beam, suspension components rusty, rear flexys, seat belt upper mounts, floors and sill edges

Pass 8 Jun 2007 90,410 miles

suspension components rusty,multi welding repairs,

Fail 4 Jul 2006 90,235 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

corrosion to rear

many welding repairs under taken and under side painted

minor n/s front wheel bearing noise

rear brakes imbalanced

surface corrosion to suspension components

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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ATG 685H is a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 ATG 685H, 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 ATG 685H registered?

ATG 685H is a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 July 1970.

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