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GWW 626Y

1983 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

51,269 mi
Last recorded51,269 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Beetle49,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGWW 626Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 51,269 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 51,265 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 50,838 miles

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both strengthener rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 50,831 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Rear Floor (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both strengthener rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 50,746 miles

Offside Front seat belt stalk broken

Pass 10 Jul 2019 50,567 miles

Nearside Front drivers seat belt anchorage case missing but not effecting function

Nearside Front seat rail worn but secure

Offside Front seat rail worn but secure

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 50,347 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 49,834 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 49,421 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 49,090 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 49,090 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 May 2013 48,722 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 48,722 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 48,524 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 48,524 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 16 Jul 2010 47,896 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 47,896 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 47,610 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 47,610 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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GWW 626Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GWW 626Y, 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.

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What year was GWW 626Y registered?

GWW 626Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 April 1983.

Is GWW 626Y safe to buy?

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