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AFY 621N

1974 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,246 mi
Last recorded46,246 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Beetle46,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFY 621N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 46,246 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre walls perishing

Pass 4 Apr 2017 46,079 miles

Front floor corroding

Headlight Image weak

Rear Both Tyres perishing

Rear both rear mounts have slight corrosion

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 45,017 miles

Nearside Rear wheel slightly binding

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

Offside headlight image slightly diffused

Rear both jack mounts slight corrosion

top column bush slight play

Fail 20 Apr 2015 44,839 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 44,839 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 44,639 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 44,638 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 44,396 miles

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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AFY 621N is a 1974 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AFY 621N, 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

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What year was AFY 621N registered?

AFY 621N is a 1974 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 September 1974.

Is AFY 621N safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFY 621N shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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