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3303 VW

1995 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

4,000 mi
Last recorded4,000 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Beetle50,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3303 VW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 4,000 miles

Body has slight corrosion corrosion above rear axle n/s and front spare wheel well (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion corrosion above rear axle n/s and front spare wheel well (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion corrosion above rear axle n/s and front spare wheel well (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion corrosion above rear axle n/s and front spare wheel well (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 4,000 miles

Body has slight corrosion corrosion above rear axle n/s and front spare wheel well (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion corrosion above rear axle n/s and front spare wheel well (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion corrosion above rear axle n/s and front spare wheel well (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion corrosion above rear axle n/s and front spare wheel well (6.1.B.2)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 3,867 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 3,867 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 3,331 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 2,464 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

body mounting bolts missing nearside and offside

door checkstraps missing neaarside and offside

nearside door hinge bolts missing

Fail 22 Jul 2014 2,456 miles

Front Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

body mounting bolts missing nearside and offside

door checkstraps missing nearside and offside

nearside door hinge bolts missing

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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3303 VW is a 1995 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1995 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 50,525 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 3303 VW, 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 31 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 3303 VW registered?

3303 VW is a 1995 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 December 1995.

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