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AWJ 932M

1974 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

18,028 mi
Last recorded18,028 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2015
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Beetle46,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAWJ 932M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2015 18,028 miles

Underside of vehicle corroded but heavily undersealed

Fail 19 Jun 2015 18,008 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a)

Underside of vehicle corroded but heavily undersealed

Pass 13 Oct 2010 17,355 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 17,325 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Nearside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 16,657 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 16,219 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 15,180 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front bumper insecure

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 16 Aug 2007 15,176 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Lower Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front bumper insecure

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 6 Aug 2007 1,490 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2006 10,154 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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AWJ 932M is a 1974 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AWJ 932M, 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 AWJ 932M registered?

AWJ 932M is a 1974 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 April 1974.

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