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AGD 248S

1978 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,914 mi
Last recorded80,914 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Beetle45,494 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAGD 248S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 80,914 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheelarch / body above suspension mounting on chassis (5.2.6)

nearside front of body and floorpan heavily corroded

vehicle underside heavily under sealed

Fail 3 Jan 2018 80,388 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position part of catch missing (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheelarch / body above suspension mounting on chassis (5.2.6)

nearside front of body and floorpan heavily corroded

vehicle underside heavily under sealed

Pass 28 Dec 2016 80,006 miles

both front & rear inner wheel arches corroded

holed corrosion nearside front floor - outside prescribed area

rear floors heavily corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2015 79,590 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front floor/heater channel closing panel corroded/holed

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt taped as temp repair (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt taped as temp repair (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear 1 of 4 bolts missing from spring plate cover

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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AGD 248S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AGD 248S, 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

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What year was AGD 248S registered?

AGD 248S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 1978.

Is AGD 248S safe to buy?

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