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ANW 602M

1974 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,796 mi
Last recorded36,796 miles
Recorded on30 May 2020
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Beetle46,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANW 602M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2020 36,796 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 36,795 miles

all four tyres perished

Pass 24 Nov 2017 36,792 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 36,762 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 36,203 miles

centre front floor section showing signs of corrosion

Fail 23 Aug 2012 36,203 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

center front corroded

clutch not workig

Pass 23 Aug 2011 35,156 miles

very slight corrosion at n/s & o/s rear

very slight play in steering box

Pass 6 Sep 2010 38,761 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2010 38,761 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 30,383 miles

nearside seat belt release button missing

Pass 4 Sep 2008 25,324 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 25,324 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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ANW 602M is a 1974 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ANW 602M, 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 ANW 602M registered?

ANW 602M is a 1974 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 April 1974.

Is ANW 602M safe to buy?

The MOT history for ANW 602M shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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