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A184 WEG

1984 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

58,245 mi
Last recorded58,245 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2023
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Beetle42,491 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA184 WEG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1984
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2023 58,245 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 58,199 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 57,765 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 56,779 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 5,059 miles

Oil leak

spare wheel requires repair

Fail 9 Apr 2014 5,058 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

spare wheel requires repair

Pass 2 Apr 2013 2,792 miles

floor under spare wheel

Pass 17 May 2012 723 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 98,611 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 98,611 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 97,743 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r hub has slight oil leak

o/s/r handbrake cable outer casing split

slight corrosion on both front corners of floor

Pass 28 Jan 2008 93,530 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 12 Dec 2007 93,482 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

o/s front cross rail corroded but not holed

o/s sill lip corroded but not holes present

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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A184 WEG is a 1984 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 A184 WEG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A184 WEG?

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What year was A184 WEG registered?

A184 WEG is a 1984 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1984.

Is A184 WEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A184 WEG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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