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AWD 651J

1970 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,058 mi
Last recorded88,058 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Beetle42,944 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAWD 651J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1970
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 88,058 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 88,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 82,423 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 82,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 82,384 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 82,331 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 82,319 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 82,190 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 82,164 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 82,141 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 82,122 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 81,419 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 81,417 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2009 81,410 miles

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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 651J is a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AWD 651J, 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 AWD 651J registered?

AWD 651J is a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 November 1970.

Is AWD 651J safe to buy?

The MOT history for AWD 651J shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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