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VKK 530H

1970 Volkswagen Bettle

Blue Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,350 mi
Last recorded82,350 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Bettle57,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKK 530H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBettle
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 82,350 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 81,909 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general floor pan area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 81,416 miles

Central Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 81,372 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both rear chassis are corroded

offside front axle beam is corroded but not seriously weekened

Pass 22 Aug 2012 81,259 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2012 81,256 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 80,424 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 80,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 79,504 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 79,504 miles

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

Inner front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2009 78,410 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 77,909 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 77,203 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 77,203 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 76,511 miles

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

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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VKK 530H is a 1970 Volkswagen Bettle in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VKK 530H, 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 VKK 530H registered?

VKK 530H is a 1970 Volkswagen Bettle, first registered on 15 July 1970.

Is VKK 530H safe to buy?

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