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SDO 227J

1983 Volkswagen Beetle

Purple Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

9,001 mi
Last recorded9,001 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2010
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Beetle49,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDO 227J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1983
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2010 9,001 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Upper Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3) DANGEROUS

Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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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SDO 227J is a 1983 Volkswagen Beetle in Purple with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 SDO 227J, 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 SDO 227J?

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What year was SDO 227J registered?

SDO 227J is a 1983 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 February 1983.

Is SDO 227J safe to buy?

The MOT history for SDO 227J shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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