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AMJ 74F

1985 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

2,452 mi
Last recorded2,452 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Beetle41,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAMJ 74F
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 2,452 miles

Front Fuel hose chafing fuel hose rubbing on steering arm (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 2,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Fuel hose chafing fuel hose rubbing on steering arm (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 2,445 miles

Central Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting by a suspension mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting by a suspension mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting by brake pedal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 1,593 miles

Front Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 1,593 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 875 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Oct 2016 875 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Sep 2015 99,466 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 98,191 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 98,191 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 97,150 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 97,150 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 92,864 miles

nsr tyre perishing

Pass 1 Nov 2011 89,687 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 89,687 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 83,057 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 82,545 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 82,033 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

extensive corrosion of bodywork around rear underside of vehicle

slight leak around n/s/r hub

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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AMJ 74F is a 1985 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1985 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 41,702 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 AMJ 74F, 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 41 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AMJ 74F registered?

AMJ 74F is a 1985 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 September 1985.

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