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SUX 601H

1970 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,159 mi
Last recorded97,159 miles
Recorded on12 May 2020
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Beetle42,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUX 601H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2020 97,159 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 96,986 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 96,986 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 96,668 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 96,133 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 95,039 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 95,039 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 95,010 miles

n/s/r tyres sidewall tread seperating not through to cords

Fail 17 Jun 2014 95,010 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyres sidewall tread seperating not through to cords

near side rear sill to body insecure offside front body to suspension insecure

Pass 14 Sep 2012 94,673 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 94,673 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Jan 2008 94,550 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 94,550 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2007 94,539 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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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SUX 601H is a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SUX 601H, 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 SUX 601H registered?

SUX 601H is a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 July 1970.

Is SUX 601H safe to buy?

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