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AMW 445L

1971 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle

Black Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,579 mi
Last recorded44,579 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2018
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle39,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAMW 445L
MakeVolkswagen
Model1300 Beetle
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2018 44,579 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 30,030 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 29,496 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

1.Advise play to o/s & n/s of steering box †2.Advise corrosssion to underside of vechile †3.Advise corrossion to front & rear suspension & steering component;s

How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1300 Beetle?

Based on 395 MOT tests across 145 vehicles.

62.8%
Pass Rate
740
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
145
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 58
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 38
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 36
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 26
Headlamp aim too high 25
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AMW 445L is a 1971 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle in Black with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.7% with a typical mileage of 39,559 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen 1300 Beetle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AMW 445L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen 1300 Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen 1300 Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AMW 445L registered?

AMW 445L is a 1971 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is AMW 445L safe to buy?

The MOT history for AMW 445L shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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