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UKK 422H

1970 Volkswagen Bettle

Blue Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

22,482 mi
Last recorded22,482 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Bettle57,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUKK 422H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBettle
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 22,482 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

rear fog lamp not working

Fail 30 Sep 2020 22,482 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

rear fog lamp not working

Pass 7 Oct 2019 21,859 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 21,617 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch, floor, platform (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor,inner arch and platform (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive heel plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 20,763 miles

Corrosion Near Rear Suspension Both Sides

Corrosion on Front Floor Pan and Inner Wheel Arch

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

O/S Front Brake Reading Slightly Down

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 20,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Lens Loose (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion Near Rear Suspension Both Sides

Corrosion on Front Floor Pan and Inner Wheel Arch

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S Front Brake Reading Slightly Down

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 14,971 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front floor pan corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2016 14,815 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155 12 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front floor pan corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2015 13,715 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 11,740 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Slight front brake imbalance.

Fail 10 Oct 2014 11,740 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Slight front brake imbalance.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 10,257 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 10,257 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 8,285 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 8,285 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 7,697 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 7,105 miles

Slight noise o/s/f wheel bearing.

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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UKK 422H is a 1970 Volkswagen Bettle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 UKK 422H, 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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UKK 422H is a 1970 Volkswagen Bettle, first registered on 1 April 1970.

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