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A153 EDA

1984 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests13 (4 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate30.8%

Mileage

46,155 mi
Last recorded46,155 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Beetle42,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA153 EDA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1984
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 May 2021 46,155 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2021 46,119 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 44,784 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Boths (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 44,768 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Boths (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2016 32,823 miles

Battery lower voltage due to charging issue

Charging/generator w/light on

N/S & O/S running boards corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 32,823 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes dim or out when operated with indicators (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Battery lower voltage due to charging issue

Charging/generator w/light on

N/S & O/S running boards corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 22,554 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 22,554 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 22,554 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/rear tyre side wall light perishing

Pass 23 Oct 2013 11,809 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust corroded

front lower boot floor corroded ,no within 12 inches of body mounting

nearside rear inner wing corroded ,does not meet fail critera

steering box has slight leak

Fail 18 Oct 2013 11,808 miles

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

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust corroded

front lower boot floor corroded ,no within 12 inches of body mounting

nearside rear inner wing corroded ,does not meet fail critera

steering box has slight leak

Fail 2 Oct 2013 11,781 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front lower panel corroded through,not within 12 inches of mounting

nearside rear inner wing corroded,not excessive enough to fail test

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2013 11,762 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

some corrosion to n/s/r inner wheel arch but not holed

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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A153 EDA is a 1984 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 30.8%.

Across all 1984 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 42,491 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 A153 EDA, 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 42 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A153 EDA is a 1984 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1984.

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