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AJW 676M

1982 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1579cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

12,955 mi
Last recorded12,955 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Beetle42,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJW 676M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,579cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 12,955 miles

Offside Front Steering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 May 2024 12,955 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2021 12,921 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 11,490 miles

both front coil springs slightly corroded

front brake slightly fluctuating

general surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

minor play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 29 Jul 2016 10,680 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front seat belt frayed

Oil leak ()

Surface corrosion throughout under body noted

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 10,680 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Offside front seat belt frayed

Oil leak ()

Surface corrosion throughout under body noted

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 9,667 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2014 8,598 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

driver seat tilt function not operating correctly

vehicle floorpan/suspension components covered by underseal

welding repairs noted to o/s rear chassis/floor

Pass 19 Jul 2013 7,209 miles

Oil leak

driver seat belt slightly freyed

driver seat recline function not operating correctly

floor/chassis covered by underseal

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s rear floor/chassis corroded - repaired from inside

Fail 18 Jul 2013 7,209 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

driver seat belt slightly freyed

driver seat recline function not operating correctly

floor/chassis covered by underseal

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s rear floor/chassis corroded - repaired from inside

Pass 17 Jul 2012 6,749 miles

all wheel bearings have slight play

both rear shock absorbers slightly damp

brake pipes corroded

exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gas

front chassis has surface corrosion

underside covered by underseal

Fail 16 Jul 2012 6,749 miles

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

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

all wheel bearings have slight play

both rear shock absorbers slightly damp

brake pipes corroded

exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gas

front chassis has surface corrosion

underside covered by underseal

Pass 13 Jul 2011 6,649 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise slight play in steering box

Fail 13 Jul 2011 6,649 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise slight play in steering box

Pass 5 Jul 2010 5,474 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight knock from steering box

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 21 Jul 2009 96,561 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 96,561 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 96,548 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 96,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 96,497 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 96,497 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AJW 676M is a 1982 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,579cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1982 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 42,199 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 AJW 676M, 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 44 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJW 676M is a 1982 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 July 1982.

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