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ARF 682M

1974 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,102 mi
Last recorded52,102 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Beetle46,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARF 682M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 52,102 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 50,604 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 47,413 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 46,098 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 46,091 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 45,705 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 34,831 miles

n/s front tyre close to limit

noise on n/s front brake

Fail 7 Aug 2013 34,831 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

n/s front tyre close to limit

noise on n/s front brake

Pass 2 Aug 2012 32,865 miles

n/s front tyre close to limits

wipers in motor loose

Fail 2 Aug 2012 32,865 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s front tyre close to limits

wipers in motor loose

Pass 5 Aug 2011 31,579 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 31,579 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 29,522 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

offside rear wheel and shaft has slight end flot

Pass 3 Aug 2009 26,280 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 26,280 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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ARF 682M is a 1974 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ARF 682M, 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 ARF 682M registered?

ARF 682M is a 1974 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 May 1974.

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