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SOJ 58Y

1983 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

97,742 mi
Last recorded97,742 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Beetle49,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOJ 58Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1983
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 97,742 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 97,009 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure covered in underseal

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 96,784 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure covered in underseal

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 96,513 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 96,290 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 96,177 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

underbody repaired /treated

Pass 29 Aug 2013 95,587 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 95,581 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 94,788 miles

slight corrosion to offside rear chassis section

Pass 25 Aug 2011 93,972 miles

unable to fully inspect brke pipes due toheavy underseal coating

Pass 20 Aug 2010 93,399 miles

split pins to linkage steering corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2009 93,078 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front offside wiper blade catching windscreen rubber

signs of welding on various under panels unable to fully check due to underseal

unable to fully check all metal brakepipes due to underseal

Pass 31 Jul 2008 92,830 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 92,433 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 91,829 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 91,744 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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SOJ 58Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 SOJ 58Y, 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

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What year was SOJ 58Y registered?

SOJ 58Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 February 1983.

Is SOJ 58Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for SOJ 58Y shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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