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VKE 570H

1970 Volkswagen Beatle

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

40,225 mi
Last recorded40,225 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Beatle43,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKE 570H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeatle
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 40,225 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front to rear brake pipe runs through body, unable to test.

Fail 11 Mar 2020 40,225 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect upside down. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front to rear brake pipe runs through body, unable to test.

Pass 18 Mar 2019 38,625 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 36,070 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 33,323 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Feb 2016 30,524 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 28,035 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 25,881 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 25,876 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 23,865 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 23,864 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 22,753 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 22,602 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 22,549 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 4 Sep 2010 22,584 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 22,190 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 22,190 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beatle?

Based on 1,186 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
564
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 92
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 83
Stop lamp not working 58
position lamp(s) not working 49
Horn not working 42
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VKE 570H is a 1970 Volkswagen Beatle in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Beatle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 43,121 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 Beatle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VKE 570H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beatle typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 56 years old, this Volkswagen Beatle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VKE 570H is a 1970 Volkswagen Beatle, first registered on 15 June 1970.

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