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EGV 410Y

1983 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2015
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,554 mi
Last recorded52,554 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2014
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Beetle49,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Finance
Write-off
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGV 410Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2014 52,554 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fuel cap sealing ring slightly deteriated

Pass 19 Dec 2014 52,554 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

fuel cap sealing ring slightly deteriated

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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EGV 410Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 EGV 410Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EGV 410Y registered?

EGV 410Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 July 1983.

Is EGV 410Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for EGV 410Y shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EGV 410Y have outstanding finance?

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