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A295 MWY

1983 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

91,990 mi
Last recorded91,990 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2009
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Beetle49,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA295 MWY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2009 91,990 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 91,990 miles

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Feb 2008 91,974 miles

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

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

both sills corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2007 87,523 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 87,517 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

gearbox front mounting weak

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2006 84,612 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 84,593 miles

Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.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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A295 MWY is a 1983 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 A295 MWY, 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 A295 MWY registered?

A295 MWY is a 1983 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 November 1983.

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