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AYX 713T

1979 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,043 mi
Last recorded8,043 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Beetle41,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYX 713T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 8,043 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 7,955 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 7,875 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 7,875 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2015 7,795 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 7,587 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 7,445 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 7,445 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 May 2012 7,214 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 7,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 May 2011 7,010 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

vehicle presented as madison kit car

Pass 26 May 2010 6,951 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 6,785 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 6,709 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 6,562 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 6,549 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

advise slight play in off side front bottom ball joint

off side front tyre cracking

off side rear tyre cracking

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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AYX 713T is a 1979 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 41,458 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 AYX 713T, 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 47 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 AYX 713T registered?

AYX 713T is a 1979 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 May 1979.

Is AYX 713T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AYX 713T shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AYX 713T have outstanding finance?

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