MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,049 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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
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
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)
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)
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
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.
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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.
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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?
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