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AYN 356H

1970 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

87,267 mi
Last recorded87,267 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Beetle42,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYN 356H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 87,267 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake hose to junction (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 May 2018 87,261 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Nearside Front Axle beam inappropriately repaired Excess corrosion (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Axle beam inappropriately repaired Excess corrosion (2.4.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 85,864 miles

Front AXLE BEAM HAS BEEN WELDED

Pass 7 May 2016 82,282 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 May 2015 78,923 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 72,719 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 72,717 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 68,576 miles

Front brake pads worn

Fail 26 Jan 2013 68,573 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front brake pads worn

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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AYN 356H is a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AYN 356H, 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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What year was AYN 356H registered?

AYN 356H is a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 January 1970.

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