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433 UYE

1983 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,279 mi
Last recorded59,279 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Beetle49,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration433 UYE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 59,279 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 59,023 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 44,582 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 44,567 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 44,549 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 43,759 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

oil leak

Fail 9 May 2011 43,743 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 6 May 2010 4,295 miles

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

o/s and n /s rear tyres perished slightly.

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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433 UYE is a 1983 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1983 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 49,914 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 433 UYE, 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 43 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 433 UYE registered?

433 UYE is a 1983 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 October 1983.

Is 433 UYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 433 UYE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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