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AWL 598R

1977 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2021
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

71,509 mi
Last recorded71,509 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2020
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Beetle52,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAWL 598R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2020 71,509 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 71,079 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material reservoir to master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush deterioration (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal is deteriorated

Fail 19 Jul 2019 71,079 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Steering column has an unsafe modification fouling the fuel tank (2.2.2 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material reservoir to master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush deterioration (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal is deteriorated

Pass 5 Aug 2016 68,920 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak Engine oil leaks ()

Steering box has slight play

Fail 5 Aug 2016 68,920 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak Engine oil leaks ()

Steering box has slight play

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2016 68,059 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leaks

underside corrosion present

Fail 19 May 2016 68,059 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leaks

underside corrosion present

Pass 20 May 2015 63,748 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Fail 20 May 2015 63,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 63,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 59,189 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

some underbody corrosion but all appears sound

Fail 23 Apr 2014 59,185 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

some underbody corrosion but all appears sound

Pass 11 Apr 2013 54,002 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 53,989 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 May 2012 50,202 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2011 45,785 miles

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Apr 2010 42,878 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

some slight play in steering system

some underbody corrosion but all appears sound

Fail 22 Apr 2010 42,878 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

some slight play in steering system

some underbody corrosion but all appears sound

Pass 16 Apr 2009 40,257 miles

some under body corrosion but all APPEARS SOUND

Fail 14 Apr 2009 40,257 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

some under body corrosion but all APPEARS SOUND

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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AWL 598R is a 1977 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 52,317 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 AWL 598R, 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 49 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AWL 598R is a 1977 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 February 1977.

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