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ELM 430J

1970 Volkswagen Bettle

Orange Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

9,775 mi
Last recorded9,775 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Bettle57,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELM 430J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBettle
Year1970
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc
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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 9,775 miles

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

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

ball joint boots poor

three of the tyres have signs of perishing with in tread and on side walls

Fail 22 Aug 2016 9,775 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

ball joint boots poor

three of the tyres have signs of perishing with in tread and on side walls

Pass 21 Aug 2014 93,562 miles

Beam pattern poor

Both front and nearside rear tyres shoing signs of perishing

Heavey coating applied too underside

Rear back plates have oil contamnation

Some corrosion too rear inner arch/chassis and some in off side rear inner arch

Steering damper weeping

Fail 20 Aug 2014 93,562 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Beam pattern poor

Both front and nearside rear tyres shoing signs of perishing

Heavey coating applied too underside

Rear back plates have oil contamnation

Some corrosion too rear inner arch/chassis and some in off side rear inner arch

Steering damper weeping

Fail 25 Jul 2014 93,562 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Heavey coating applied too underside

Off side and near side front and nearside rear tyres all showing signs of perishing

Rear back plates have some oil contamination brake apper to be fine

Slight play in swivels, off side lower bieing the worst

Some corrosion too rear inner arch / chaissis and some in off side rear arch

Steering damper weeping

Pass 16 Jun 2011 79,842 miles

Both rear hub oil seals leaking

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 79,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Both rear hub oil seals leaking

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 5,065 miles

o/s and n/s seat belt webbing slightly damaged

Fail 9 Jun 2010 5,041 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s and n/s seat belt webbing slightly damaged

Fail 20 May 2010 4,957 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s and n/s seatbelt webbing slightly damaged

Fail 28 Apr 2009 4,171 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 4,171 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 May 2008 3,884 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both rear brake back plates leaking gear oil

Fail 23 Apr 2008 3,879 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both rear brake back plates leaking gear oil

Pass 3 May 2007 3,637 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 3,636 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

o/s front door post to inner sill corroded

rear fog lights not working

Pass 24 Apr 2006 3,231 miles

slight weeping from rear hub seals

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bettle?

Based on 1,648 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
697
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
194
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 139
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 115
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 74
position lamp(s) not working 68
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 65
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ELM 430J is a 1970 Volkswagen Bettle in Orange with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Bettle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 57,914 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 Bettle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ELM 430J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Bettle typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 56 years old, this Volkswagen Bettle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ELM 430J registered?

ELM 430J is a 1970 Volkswagen Bettle, first registered on 7 October 1970.

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