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ABW 23K

1984 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

5,147 mi
Last recorded5,147 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Beetle42,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 23K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1984
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 5,147 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 4,845 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 4,513 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 4,513 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 4,573 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 87,287 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 87,287 miles

Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2) DANGEROUS

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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ABW 23K is a 1984 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ABW 23K, 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

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What year was ABW 23K registered?

ABW 23K is a 1984 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 October 1984.

Is ABW 23K safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABW 23K shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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