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ANE 780M

1974 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,766 mi
Last recorded65,766 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Beetle46,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANE 780M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 65,766 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 63,476 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 63,416 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r and o/s/f tyre s perished

Pass 30 Apr 2012 63,258 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 63,258 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

3/4 travel on parking brake

Pass 17 May 2010 63,162 miles

underbody covered in thick underseal appears ok

Pass 15 Mar 2009 62,995 miles

underbody covered in thick underseal appears all ok

Pass 13 Apr 2008 62,803 miles

variuos welding repairs covered in unseal all appear ok

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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ANE 780M is a 1974 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ANE 780M, 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 ANE 780M registered?

ANE 780M is a 1974 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 April 1974.

Is ANE 780M safe to buy?

The MOT history for ANE 780M shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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