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BAN 831H

1970 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1129cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,257 mi
Last recorded10,257 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Beetle42,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAN 831H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,129cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 10,257 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch to the front of wheel (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear floorpans (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 10,256 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch back of wheel (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch front of wheel (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion complete underside in various places (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 10,115 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 9,987 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 9,593 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 8,822 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 8,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2012 8,513 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 7,268 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 7,256 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 May 2010 6,608 miles

Rear floor has been welded and seam sealed so unable to so if welded properly(within 30cm of rear seatbelt floor fixing).

Fail 28 Apr 2010 6,595 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2009 6,273 miles

front registration plate is of the post 1973 requirement (black figures on white background) rear registration plate is of the pre 1973 exception (white/grey figures on black background)

nearside rear body has corrosion and is holed within 30cm of body mounts (where body mounts to rear suspension frame)

Fail 27 May 2009 6,273 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

front registration plate is of the post 1973 requirement (black figures on white background) rear registration plate is of the pre 1973 exception (white/grey figures on black background)

nearside rear body has corrosion and is holed within 30cm of body mounts (where body mounts to rear suspension frame)

Pass 14 May 2008 4,256 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 4,255 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 2,609 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 1,815 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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BAN 831H is a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,129cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BAN 831H, 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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BAN 831H is a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 March 1970.

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