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AGZ 7328

1985 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,502 mi
Last recorded68,502 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Beetle41,702 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAGZ 7328
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2021 68,502 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure both (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front jacking point holed and corroded

Offside Front jacking point holed and corroded

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 68,476 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 68,436 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 68,433 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp and registration lights all go out when the head lights are opperated (1.1.A.3f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front corroded in side the jacking point

Nearside Rear jacking point corroded

Offside Rear jacking point corroded

main beam warning light does not go out when switched to dip beam

Pass 20 Apr 2013 67,077 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 66,753 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 66,365 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2010 66,069 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 65,782 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 65,774 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 65,643 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 65,643 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 65,469 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 65,251 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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AGZ 7328 is a 1985 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1985 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 41,702 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 AGZ 7328, 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 41 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AGZ 7328 registered?

AGZ 7328 is a 1985 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 December 1985.

Is AGZ 7328 safe to buy?

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