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PMB 837Y

1983 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,576 mi
Last recorded68,576 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2012
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Beetle49,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMB 837Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,184cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2012 68,576 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front seat belts slow to retract

Fail 21 May 2012 68,576 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front seat belts slow to retract

Pass 25 Apr 2008 67,779 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 67,779 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 67,465 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 67,465 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

parking brake lever nearing the end of its reserve travel

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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PMB 837Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,184cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PMB 837Y, 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 PMB 837Y?

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What year was PMB 837Y registered?

PMB 837Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is PMB 837Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for PMB 837Y shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PMB 837Y have outstanding finance?

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