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UVW 858R

1995 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,989 mi
Last recorded65,989 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Beetle50,525 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUVW 858R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 65,989 miles

General corrosion to underside

Fail 22 Jul 2022 65,987 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General corrosion to underside

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2015 65,961 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

different size tyres fitted on front and rear axles.

Pass 29 Jul 2015 65,961 miles

different size tyres fitted on front and rear axles.

Pass 19 Jul 2013 65,628 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 65,628 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 65,083 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 63,777 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 63,777 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 62,791 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 62,623 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 May 2008 62,623 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 May 2007 61,063 miles

slight play in off side rear wheel bearing

Pass 11 May 2006 58,978 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 58,964 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear floor starting to rust by seat belt

slight noise from front wheel bearings

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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UVW 858R is a 1995 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1995 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 50,525 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 UVW 858R, 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 31 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was UVW 858R registered?

UVW 858R is a 1995 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 May 1995.

Is UVW 858R safe to buy?

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