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AEA 413M

1974 Volkswagen Beetle

Purple Petrol 1641cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

32,869 mi
Last recorded32,869 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Beetle46,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEA 413M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,641cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2012 32,869 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 32,812 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside outer door lock customised can open with immobiliser

nearside steering rod slightly bent

offside outer door lock customised can open with immobiliser

Fail 21 Jun 2010 32,812 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside outer door lock customised can open with immobiliser

nearside steering rod slightly bent

offside outer door lock customised can open with immobiliser

Pass 20 Dec 2005 32,799 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 327,922 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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AEA 413M is a 1974 Volkswagen Beetle in Purple with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 46,813 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 AEA 413M, 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 52 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AEA 413M?

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What year was AEA 413M registered?

AEA 413M is a 1974 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 June 1974.

Is AEA 413M safe to buy?

The MOT history for AEA 413M shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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