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AJH 515N

1974 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1585cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

6,257 mi
Last recorded6,257 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2012
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Beetle46,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJH 515N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,585cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2012 6,257 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2012 6,254 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 6,171 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 6,171 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 5,801 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 5,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 5,574 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 5,574 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 5,490 miles

horn intermitant

brake fluid req top up

slight play/ noise from steering box

Pass 20 Jul 2007 105,341 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 105,330 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 10 May 2006 4,704 miles

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

Slight play in lower steering column universal joint

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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AJH 515N is a 1974 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AJH 515N, 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 AJH 515N?

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What year was AJH 515N registered?

AJH 515N is a 1974 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is AJH 515N safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJH 515N shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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