MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
17,975 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering panel (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor (6.1.A.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering lower cross member (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
front and rear tyres different sizes
slight dampness steering box area
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front and rear tyres different sizes
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front and rear tyres different sizes
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AYM 196H is a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 AYM 196H, 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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How do I check the history of AYM 196H?
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What year was AYM 196H registered?
AYM 196H is a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 February 1970.
Is AYM 196H safe to buy?
The MOT history for AYM 196H shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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