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EHJ 878X

1981 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

16,037 mi
Last recorded16,037 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Beetle45,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHJ 878X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 16,037 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 15,845 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 15,755 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 15,462 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 15,353 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 15,034 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 15,034 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 14,891 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 14,821 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 14,662 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 14,211 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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EHJ 878X is a 1981 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EHJ 878X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EHJ 878X?

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What year was EHJ 878X registered?

EHJ 878X is a 1981 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 April 1981.

Is EHJ 878X safe to buy?

The MOT history for EHJ 878X shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EHJ 878X have outstanding finance?

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