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AUF 192K

1981 Volkswagen Beetle

Pink Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

11,438 mi
Last recorded11,438 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Beetle45,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUF 192K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1981
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 11,438 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

heavily undersealed

Pass 19 Jul 2016 11,354 miles

Oil leak ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 11,273 miles

Oil leak

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Jun 2013 112,262 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 10,829 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 10,612 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 10,601 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 8,919 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 7,179 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 4,820 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 4,819 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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AUF 192K is a 1981 Volkswagen Beetle in Pink with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 45,021 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 AUF 192K, 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 45 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AUF 192K registered?

AUF 192K is a 1981 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 August 1981.

Is AUF 192K safe to buy?

The MOT history for AUF 192K shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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