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AUR 280M

1974 Volkswagen Beetle

Pink Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,579 mi
Last recorded55,579 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Beetle46,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUR 280M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1974
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 55,579 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 55,563 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 55,060 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 54,853 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2022 54,702 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both sides (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

all front metal brake pipes corroded or covered in underseal

corrosion to o/s/f floor pan

Pass 28 Sep 2018 53,720 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

vehicle undersealed

Fail 17 Sep 2018 53,704 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also mishaped and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

vehicle undersealed

Pass 5 Jun 2017 53,651 miles

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 53,651 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 53,388 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre starting to corrode

Pass 6 Sep 2013 53,388 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE STARTING TO PERISH

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 53,383 miles

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

front brake brake pipes slightly corroded

o/s/f wheel bearing slight play

o/s/r tyre perished

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2011 53,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY PERISHED

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2011 53,368 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY PERISHED

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2010 53,273 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC SLIGHTLY PITTED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SIDEWALL SLIGHTLY PERISHED

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2010 53,269 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC SLIGHTLY PITTED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SIDEWALL SLIGHTLY PERISHED

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2009 53,195 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f brake slight bind

Pass 4 Jul 2008 53,191 miles

n/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/ headlamp aim slightly low

o/s/r tyre sidewall perished

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

fuel cap slightly deteriated

n/s door mirror slightly deteriated

slight play in o/s steering joints

Pass 29 Jun 2007 53,157 miles

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

O/S HEADLAMP AIM SLIGHTLY LOW

O/S/R TYRE SIDEWALL SLIGHTLY PERISHED

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 53,122 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 53,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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AUR 280M is a 1974 Volkswagen Beetle in Pink with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AUR 280M, 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.

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What year was AUR 280M registered?

AUR 280M is a 1974 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1974.

Is AUR 280M safe to buy?

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