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ATX 677J

1970 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,319 mi
Last recorded71,319 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2014
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Beetle42,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATX 677J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2014 71,319 miles

Centre Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine bay corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2013 64,104 miles

Heavy surface corrosion to supension compoments and underside of vehicle.

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Underside of vehicle has sustained large amoutsof welding.

Fail 8 Oct 2013 64,079 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Heavy surface corrosion to supension compoments and underside of vehicle.

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Underside of vehicle has sustained large amoutsof welding.

Pass 27 Apr 2012 58,328 miles

General advise underneath of vehile displaying signs of corrossion and old repairs with some areas heavily corroded.

Offside inner wheel guard to body corroded and spitting away from each other.

Fail 14 Apr 2012 58,294 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

General advise underneath of vehile displaying signs of corrossion and old repairs with some areas heavily corroded.

Nearside and offside front spare whell well holed and corroded.

Nearside front lower wheel guard to body holed and corroded.

Offside inner wheel guard to body corroded and spitting away from each other.

Pass 15 Apr 2011 57,890 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 57,683 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 57,568 miles

Offside rear floor corroded

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2008 57,395 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside front bumper mount corroded

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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ATX 677J is a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 ATX 677J, 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 ATX 677J registered?

ATX 677J is a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 August 1970.

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