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AYR 217H

1970 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,049 mi
Last recorded72,049 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Beetle42,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYR 217H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 72,049 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 71,970 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 71,390 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 69,534 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 69,534 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 68,686 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer treads

rear tyres starting to perish and crack on side walls

Fail 2 Apr 2015 68,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer treads

rear tyres starting to perish and crack on side walls

Pass 20 Mar 2014 66,075 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 66,075 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 61,792 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

body panels damaged

floor panels jacking points and inner sills are starting to corrode surface rust

no rear belts fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2012 58,225 miles

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

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

slight oil leak

slight travel in hand brake lever

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

under floors,jacking points,inner sills,front and rear subframes starting to corrode surface rust.

Pass 9 Sep 2009 46,952 miles

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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AYR 217H is a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AYR 217H, 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 AYR 217H registered?

AYR 217H is a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 February 1970.

Is AYR 217H safe to buy?

The MOT history for AYR 217H shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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