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AOY 407Y

1982 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

13,344 mi
Last recorded13,344 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Beetle42,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOY 407Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 13,344 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 13,344 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' sun visor (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ns handbrake low effort

Pass 5 Jun 2006 13,195 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 13,195 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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AOY 407Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AOY 407Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AOY 407Y registered?

AOY 407Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 August 1982.

Is AOY 407Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for AOY 407Y shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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