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SUH 807H

1970 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1284cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,286 mi
Last recorded77,286 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Beetle42,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUH 807H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,284cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 77,286 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 78,478 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 76,197 miles

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 76,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 75,399 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 75,399 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 73,652 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 73,655 miles

corrosion and welding on underside

Fail 7 Nov 2012 73,652 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

corrosion and welding on underside

Pass 6 Nov 2008 73,654 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 73,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

nearside front arch corroded and holed

Fail 29 Sep 2006 73,652 miles

Centre Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Centre Front Lower Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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SUH 807H is a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,284cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SUH 807H, 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.

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What year was SUH 807H registered?

SUH 807H is a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 May 1970.

Is SUH 807H safe to buy?

The MOT history for SUH 807H shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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