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PGJ 823Y

1983 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,912 mi
Last recorded64,912 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Beetle49,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGJ 823Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,184cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 64,912 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 63,929 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 62,798 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 60,949 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 60,484 miles

heavily undersealed

Fail 26 Feb 2014 60,474 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

heavily undersealed

Fail 12 Sep 2013

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2006 58,616 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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PGJ 823Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,184cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 PGJ 823Y, 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

How do I check the history of PGJ 823Y?

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What year was PGJ 823Y registered?

PGJ 823Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 June 1983.

Is PGJ 823Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for PGJ 823Y shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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