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AOR 437J

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

55,787 mi
Last recorded55,787 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOR 437J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 55,787 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 May 2026 55,787 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 55,299 miles

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

slight play in steering box arm bush

Fail 15 Apr 2025 55,299 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

slight play in steering box arm bush

Pass 20 Mar 2024 54,547 miles

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 53,827 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 53,436 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 52,616 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around Drain holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 50,937 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated pin hole (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 46,726 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 42,560 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 42,162 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 41,677 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2013 41,163 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 40,602 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 40,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2012 40,547 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 40,004 miles

rear brake pipes corroding

slight play in front wheel bearings

top ball joint grease boots split

Pass 7 Jun 2008 38,918 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 36,564 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 32,693 miles

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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AOR 437J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 46,446 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 AOR 437J, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AOR 437J registered?

AOR 437J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 May 1971.

Is AOR 437J safe to buy?

The MOT history for AOR 437J shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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