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AYM 196H

1970 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

17,975 mi
Last recorded17,975 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Beetle42,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYM 196H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 17,975 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 17,973 miles

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)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 17,887 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 17,887 miles

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)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 17,253 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 17,253 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 16,300 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 16,300 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 16,300 miles

front and rear tyres different sizes

slight dampness steering box area

Pass 11 Aug 2009 16,300 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front and rear tyres different sizes

Fail 11 Aug 2009 16,300 miles

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

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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