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EYY 142H

1981 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1284cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

19,251 mi
Last recorded19,251 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Beetle45,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYY 142H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,284cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 19,251 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 19,243 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint upper arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint upper arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

seam sealer used on most welded repairs

under body welded repairs are coated in thick under seal

under bonnet wiring insecure and tangled but not likely to short circuit

wear at nearside and offside upper suspension arm inner axle bearings

Pass 22 Jul 2014 19,131 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 19,131 miles

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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EYY 142H is a 1981 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,284cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 EYY 142H, 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 EYY 142H registered?

EYY 142H is a 1981 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 February 1981.

Is EYY 142H safe to buy?

The MOT history for EYY 142H shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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