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APN 411K

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

79,586 mi
Last recorded79,586 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPN 411K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2019 79,586 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear valance and o/s/r valance support bar corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2019 79,586 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Oil leaking excessively from engine rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear valance and o/s/r valance support bar corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2018 79,578 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear valance panel corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2017 79,570 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Front front valance panel corroded

Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear rear valance panel corroded

both rear brake pipes coated preventing full inspection

Fail 26 Sep 2017 79,569 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Front front valance panel corroded

Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear rear valance panel corroded

both rear brake pipes coated preventing full inspection

Pass 30 Sep 2016 79,559 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 79,228 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 78,827 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 78,460 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 78,182 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 77,303 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 77,248 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 76,651 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 76,359 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 76,266 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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APN 411K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 APN 411K, 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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APN 411K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1971.

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