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AUY 867M

1974 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2011
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,158 mi
Last recorded35,158 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2010
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Beetle46,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUY 867M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 23 Jun 2010 35,158 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 34,916 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 34,192 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 33,169 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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AUY 867M is a 1974 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AUY 867M, 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

How do I check the history of AUY 867M?

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What year was AUY 867M registered?

AUY 867M is a 1974 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 May 1974.

Is AUY 867M safe to buy?

The MOT history for AUY 867M shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AUY 867M have outstanding finance?

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