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VWS 811

1987 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

16,114 mi
Last recorded16,114 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2005
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Beetle46,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWS 811
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2005 16,114 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2005 16,114 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

warning lamp for full beam on dash board dose not work

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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VWS 811 is a 1987 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 46,595 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 VWS 811, 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 39 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 VWS 811 registered?

VWS 811 is a 1987 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 May 1987.

Is VWS 811 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VWS 811 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VWS 811 have outstanding finance?

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