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ARO 628N

1974 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,202 mi
Last recorded33,202 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2014
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Beetle46,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARO 628N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2014 33,202 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 18 Jul 2013 33,079 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 32,870 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 32,380 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 32,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 31,667 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 31,634 miles

slight corrossion to n/s/f floor

Fail 8 Apr 2008 31,630 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

n/s/f floor corroded

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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ARO 628N is a 1974 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 ARO 628N, 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 ARO 628N registered?

ARO 628N is a 1974 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 September 1974.

Is ARO 628N safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARO 628N shows 8 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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