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AYB 234H

1970 Volkswagen Beetle

Purple Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

46,994 mi
Last recorded46,994 miles
Recorded on3 May 2012
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Beetle42,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYB 234H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1970
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2012 46,994 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 46,989 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2011 46,989 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 46,921 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 46,920 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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AYB 234H is a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle in Purple with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AYB 234H, 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 AYB 234H registered?

AYB 234H is a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 May 1970.

Is AYB 234H safe to buy?

The MOT history for AYB 234H shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AYB 234H have outstanding finance?

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