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APL 613H

1969 Volkswagen Beatle

White Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

18,327 mi
Last recorded18,327 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPL 613H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeatle
Year1969
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 18,327 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 14,394 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 14,392 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Direction indicators not working hazard lights not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split and has free play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split and has free play (2.4.G.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front suspention cross member support corroded (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nsr inner arch corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 9,790 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 7,243 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 88,393 miles

Front & rear brake comparison

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

Slight play in steering components

Fail 26 Mar 2012 88,390 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Slight play in steering components

Pass 4 May 2011 84,172 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 78,578 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 78,572 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

steering box showing signs of weeping

unable to check both rear wheel bearings due to restricted free movement of the brakes.

under body floor panels showing corrosion

Pass 31 Jan 2008 75,812 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2008 75,722 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 74,848 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beatle?

Based on 1,186 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
564
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 92
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 83
Stop lamp not working 58
position lamp(s) not working 49
Horn not working 42
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APL 613H is a 1969 Volkswagen Beatle in White with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beatle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying APL 613H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beatle typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 57 years old, this Volkswagen Beatle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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APL 613H is a 1969 Volkswagen Beatle, first registered on 24 November 1969.

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