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AEP 155T

1984 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,043 mi
Last recorded42,043 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Beetle42,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEP 155T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 42,043 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 42,040 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 24 May 2018 42,033 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2017 41,291 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 May 2017 41,288 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 May 2016 39,904 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 39,153 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 38,749 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 38,749 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 36,325 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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AEP 155T is a 1984 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AEP 155T, 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 AEP 155T?

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What year was AEP 155T registered?

AEP 155T is a 1984 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 February 1984.

Is AEP 155T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AEP 155T shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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