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UJN 226Y

1983 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

22,734 mi
Last recorded22,734 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Beetle49,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUJN 226Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 22,734 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 22,734 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2010 22,710 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 22,708 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2009 22,607 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 22,607 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 22,097 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 22 May 2008 22,097 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 21,821 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 21,491 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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UJN 226Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UJN 226Y, 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 UJN 226Y?

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What year was UJN 226Y registered?

UJN 226Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is UJN 226Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for UJN 226Y shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UJN 226Y have outstanding finance?

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