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ANB 715M

1974 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,331 mi
Last recorded91,331 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Beetle46,813 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANB 715M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 91,331 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 91,331 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2017 91,331 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 91,331 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 91,331 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 91,331 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 91,331 miles

damage to offside rear wheel inner rim

Pass 18 Dec 2012 91,331 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight play offside front door hinges

Pass 6 Dec 2011 91,331 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

slight damage to nearside hand brake cable outer cover

Pass 13 Dec 2010 90,431 miles

front and rear brake pipes starting to corrode

offside and nearside rear indicators starting to show white

slight leak from rear silencer

Fail 9 Dec 2010 90,431 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

front and rear brake pipes starting to corrode

offside and nearside rear indicators starting to show white

slight leak from rear silencer

Pass 1 Dec 2009 90,308 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 90,307 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 89,546 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 89,543 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r shockabsorber at full extent possible incorrect one

Pass 13 Sep 2005 88,598 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 88,598 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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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ANB 715M is a 1974 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ANB 715M, 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.

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What year was ANB 715M registered?

ANB 715M is a 1974 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 March 1974.

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