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ASR 577T

1979 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

32,558 mi
Last recorded32,558 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Beetle41,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationASR 577T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2020 32,558 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 32,534 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 32,438 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 31,236 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 31,236 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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ASR 577T is a 1979 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 41,458 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 ASR 577T, 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 47 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ASR 577T?

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What year was ASR 577T registered?

ASR 577T is a 1979 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is ASR 577T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ASR 577T shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ASR 577T have outstanding finance?

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