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ANP 125M

1974 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1303cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

75,189 mi
Last recorded75,189 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2011
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Beetle46,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANP 125M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,303cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2011 75,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2011 75,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 71,238 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 68,499 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 68,499 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 67,271 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 67,253 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2006 64,372 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

lots of previous welding repairs coverd with underseal

slight damage to ns rear tyre inner side wall

Fail 28 Jan 2006 64,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

lots of previous welding repairs covered with underseal

slight damage to nsrear tyre inner side wall

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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ANP 125M is a 1974 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,303cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 ANP 125M, 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 ANP 125M registered?

ANP 125M is a 1974 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 March 1974.

Is ANP 125M safe to buy?

The MOT history for ANP 125M shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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