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REU 241S

1977 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

45,100 mi
Last recorded45,100 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2014
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Beetle52,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREU 241S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2014 45,100 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 45,100 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 43,240 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

very slight corrosion to lower floor seams

Fail 9 Jul 2013 43,240 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bonnet will not open

very slight corrosion to lower floor seams

Pass 30 May 2012 41,664 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 16 May 2012 41,444 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 40,406 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 11 May 2011 40,406 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 38,279 miles

O/S/F head lamp slightly insecure

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight cracking to steering column coupling disc

Slight deterioration in upper shock absorber mounts

Spare wheel compartment corroded and holed

Surface corrosion on inner floor panels

Fail 2 Apr 2009 38,279 miles

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

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

O/S/F head lamp slightly insecure

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight cracking to steering column coupling disc

Slight deterioration in upper shock absorber mounts

Spare wheel compartment corroded and holed

Surface corrosion on inner floor panels

Pass 15 Feb 2008 37,521 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 37,520 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 37,519 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.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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REU 241S is a 1977 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 52,317 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 REU 241S, 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 49 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was REU 241S registered?

REU 241S is a 1977 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 October 1977.

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