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A883 MRW

1984 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,382 mi
Last recorded44,382 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2007
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Beetle42,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA883 MRW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2007 44,382 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 44,377 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 37,439 miles

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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A883 MRW is a 1984 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A883 MRW, 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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What year was A883 MRW registered?

A883 MRW is a 1984 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A883 MRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A883 MRW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A883 MRW have outstanding finance?

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