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AWD 449J

1970 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,515 mi
Last recorded91,515 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Beetle42,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAWD 449J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 91,515 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 91,502 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 May 2021 94,100 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 91,317 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 91,253 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 91,202 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 90,441 miles

under body corroding in places

Pass 19 Apr 2017 89,293 miles

offside parking brake slow coming on

several suspension rubber bushes slightly perished

slight roughness in nearside front wheel bearing

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion in several places

Pass 4 May 2016 87,712 miles

Offside Rear inner wing

head light reflectors corroded slightly

several suspension bushes are perished due to age (no movement)

under side of vehicle is corroded due to age

Fail 19 Apr 2016 87,712 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor adj to rear suspension (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor adj to rear suspension (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill top and bottom under running board (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill top and bottom under running board (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear inner wing

head light reflectors corroded slightly

oil pressure switch leaking

several suspension bushes are perished due to age (no movement)

under side of vehicle is corroded due to age

Pass 3 Mar 2015 87,611 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 87,379 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

surface corrosion to underside in several places

Pass 22 Sep 2011 86,907 miles

Oil leak

surface corrosion in several places

Pass 5 Nov 2009 86,820 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 82,424 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2008 82,424 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 79,290 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 79,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 76,666 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2006 76,666 miles

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

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

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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AWD 449J is a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AWD 449J, 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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AWD 449J is a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 November 1970.

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