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ELN 574Y

1983 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

39,381 mi
Last recorded39,381 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Beetle49,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELN 574Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 39,381 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 38,408 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 38,090 miles

Front Registration plate cracked

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 May 2017 37,374 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Apr 2016 36,839 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2016 36,839 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2015 36,030 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r floors corroding

Fail 6 Mar 2015 36,023 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

n/s/r floors corroding

Pass 4 Sep 2013 35,434 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2013 35,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2012 34,799 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 34,791 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2011 34,358 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 May 2011 34,353 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 May 2010 33,480 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 33,476 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

offside front seat belt webbing twisted

Pass 27 Apr 2009 32,388 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 32,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 30,810 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2006 29,773 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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ELN 574Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ELN 574Y, 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 ELN 574Y registered?

ELN 574Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 July 1983.

Is ELN 574Y safe to buy?

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