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UTU 435J

1970 Volkswagen Bettle

Blue Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

88,738 mi
Last recorded88,738 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Bettle57,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUTU 435J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBettle
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 88,738 miles

Corrosion on all prescribed areas and previously welded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Replacement recommended (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre starting to split/perish

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle is undersealed

Fail 30 Aug 2017 88,738 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48% (3.7.B.5b)

Corrosion on all prescribed areas and previously welded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Replacement recommended (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre starting to split/perish

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle is undersealed

Fail 5 Oct 2016 88,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front tyre side wall slightly pearished

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

spare wheel well corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2015 88,593 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor of (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front outer edge of tyre to tread wall cracks

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor of (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 88,137 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame attachment attachment bracket repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 88,128 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Lower Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame attachment attachment bracket repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 87,412 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 87,328 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 87,017 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear tyres cracking due to age

front spare wheel well corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2011 86,997 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 22 Oct 2009 86,986 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 86,986 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2009 86,986 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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UTU 435J is a 1970 Volkswagen Bettle in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 UTU 435J, 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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UTU 435J is a 1970 Volkswagen Bettle, first registered on 25 November 1970.

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