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80 AYP

1978 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

834 mi
Last recorded834 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2012
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Beetle45,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration80 AYP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2012 834 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 831 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 800 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 544 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 42 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 36,618 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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80 AYP is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 45,494 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 80 AYP, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 80 AYP?

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What year was 80 AYP registered?

80 AYP is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 June 1978.

Is 80 AYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 80 AYP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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