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AFB 4N

1974 Volkswagen Beetle

Purple Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,753 mi
Last recorded26,753 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2009
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Beetle46,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFB 4N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2009 26,753 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 22,907 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 22,907 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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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AFB 4N is a 1974 Volkswagen Beetle in Purple with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AFB 4N, 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 AFB 4N?

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What year was AFB 4N registered?

AFB 4N is a 1974 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is AFB 4N safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFB 4N shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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