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AJN 644S

1978 Volkswagen Beetle

Bronze Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,584 mi
Last recorded80,584 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Beetle45,494 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJN 644S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1978
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 80,584 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 80,579 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 80,499 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 80,491 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 80,348 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front no plate damaged

petrol pipes deteriorated

Fail 2 Jul 2014 80,340 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake master cyl suspect

front flexi fuel hoses deteriorated

front no plate damaged

Pass 11 Sep 2012 80,301 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Spare tyre defective

Fail 13 Sep 2011 79,093 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear bumper insecure

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2011 79,093 miles

Front bumper insecure

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear bumper insecure

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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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AJN 644S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle in Bronze with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 45,494 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 AJN 644S, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AJN 644S registered?

AJN 644S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 1978.

Is AJN 644S safe to buy?

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