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SBN 160J

1970 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

41,898 mi
Last recorded41,898 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2010
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Beetle42,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBN 160J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2010 41,898 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear diff oil leaking

Fail 12 Apr 2010 41,898 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear diff oil leaking

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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SBN 160J is a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 42,944 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 SBN 160J, 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 56 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 SBN 160J registered?

SBN 160J is a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 December 1970.

Is SBN 160J safe to buy?

The MOT history for SBN 160J shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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