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AJW 968N

1974 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,443 mi
Last recorded99,443 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2009
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Beetle46,813 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJW 968N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2009 99,443 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 97,402 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 95,334 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 94,622 miles

brake ferrules corroding,offside rear tyre wearing on edges,corroding underside

Fail 16 May 2006 94,594 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

excessive corroison around osf bumper mount

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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AJW 968N is a 1974 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AJW 968N, 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 AJW 968N registered?

AJW 968N is a 1974 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 September 1974.

Is AJW 968N safe to buy?

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