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Q131RBD

1983 Volkswagen Beetle

Purple Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

7,258 mi
Last recorded7,258 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Beetle49,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ131RBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1983
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 7,258 miles

little reserve travel in the front brake lever, stops ok

slight interaction with the rear light units when the indicators are on

Pass 5 Jul 2024 7,247 miles

front brake lever spongey, just ok

Pass 21 Jun 2023 7,144 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 6,912 miles

play in headstock bearings, just ok at time of test

slight interaction with rear lights when brakes and indicators are on

Pass 4 Jun 2021 6,722 miles

Slight play in headstock bearings

Pass 18 Apr 2019 6,330 miles

slight free play felt in the front head stock bearings

slight weep from both front fork seals

Pass 14 Apr 2018 5,967 miles

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 10 Apr 2017 5,614 miles

rear brakes just ok

slight play in headstock bearings

Pass 28 Sep 2015 5,095 miles

slight weep from the o/s fork leg

Pass 5 Sep 2014 4,927 miles

offside front fork seal slight leak of oil

Fail 5 Sep 2014 4,923 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

offside front fork seal slight leak of oil

Pass 28 Aug 2013 4,612 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 4,451 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 4,451 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 3,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front flexable brake hoses secured by cable ties

no fog light tell tale

no front brake light switch on front brake

Fail 14 Jun 2011 3,996 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front flexable brake hoses secured by cable ties

no fog light tell tale

no front brake light switch on front brake

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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Q131RBD is a 1983 Volkswagen Beetle in Purple with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Q131RBD, 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 Q131RBD registered?

Q131RBD is a 1983 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 August 1983.

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