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YGJ 616W

1981 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,553 mi
Last recorded29,553 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Beetle45,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYGJ 616W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 29,553 miles

slight play in all steering joints

Fail 6 Mar 2019 29,534 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working stalk broken (3.5 (a))

brake pipe from master cylinder slightly corroded

slight play in N/S/F lower arm inner bush

slight play in all steering joints

N/S/F brake grabbing

N/S/F tyre valve heavily deteriorated

N/S/R position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp

O/S/R floor too body corroded/holed but not affecting the vehicles structure

Steering column top bearing slightly worn

battery lose in carrier but secure

Pass 21 Jul 2017 29,249 miles

N/S/F brake pipe too hose slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

O/S/R floor too body corroded/holed but not affecting the vehicles structure

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all cv boot slightly perishing

battery slightly lose but secure

brake pipe from master cylinder slightly corroded

minor damage too N/S/F brake flexi

slight play in O/S/F lower arm inner bush

slight play in all steering joints

vehicle has had extensive welding carried out some poor

Fail 22 Jun 2017 29,249 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe inadequately supported O/S/F front chassis incomplete by brake flexi (3.6.B.1)

Direction indicators not working all not working(working on hazards) (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background vehicle showing w reg (6.3.2a)

Fuel hose insecure fuel line fouling on steering box (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired front anti roll bar (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings O/S/F sill strengthener (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background vehicle showing w reg (6.3.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure lower arm inner mounting (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

N/S/F brake pipe too hose slightly corroded

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake pipe from master cylinder slightly corroded

most welding carried out too vehicle poor and heavy under sill

slight play in all steering joints

Pass 4 Jun 2015 28,998 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 28,904 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 28,897 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 28,505 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 28,505 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 28,250 miles

Damage to o/s front chassis.

Fail 23 Jun 2012 28,234 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Damage to o/s front chassis.

Pass 30 Jun 2011 27,537 miles

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Fail 24 Jun 2011 27,536 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

offside rear brake hose ferules corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2011 27,536 miles

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

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

offside rear brake hose ferules corroded

Pass 12 May 2010 27,301 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 23,201 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 23,201 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

fuel line/pipe insecure resulting to tuch at steering component

offside wiper arm slightly loose

this vehicle was first used on or after 01/08/1980 VSI informations are incorrect

unable to open the front boot panel to access the perscribed areas

unable top make full assesment of the brake and wheel nuts components due to wheel trims and steel rim design

Fail 2 Oct 2006 23,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a seriously damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

advice: o/s/r tyre worn inner side † front fuel hose touches steering column

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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YGJ 616W is a 1981 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 45,021 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 YGJ 616W, 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 45 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YGJ 616W is a 1981 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 March 1981.

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