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A107 UGB

1983 Volkswagen Beetle

Purple Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

64,363 mi
Last recorded64,363 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Beetle49,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA107 UGB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1983
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 64,363 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 64,358 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point / sill / arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 62,858 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 62,667 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2021 62,667 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 62,653 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front inner wing /wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 62,653 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front inner wing /wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 61,210 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 61,210 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 61,163 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 61,159 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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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A107 UGB is a 1983 Volkswagen Beetle in Purple with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 A107 UGB, 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 A107 UGB registered?

A107 UGB is a 1983 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is A107 UGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A107 UGB shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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