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AGY 324Y

1983 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,699 mi
Last recorded73,699 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Beetle49,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAGY 324Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2021 73,699 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 73,532 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 73,423 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 73,185 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 73,034 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 72,889 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 72,710 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 68,577 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 68,577 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 68,265 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 63,136 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 61,865 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 61,865 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 61,865 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 61,863 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

both rear hubs leaking

Pass 4 Jun 2007 61,863 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 61,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 61,634 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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AGY 324Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AGY 324Y, 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 AGY 324Y registered?

AGY 324Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 March 1983.

Is AGY 324Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for AGY 324Y shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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