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BDG 313Y

1982 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

59,400 mi
Last recorded59,400 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Beetle42,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDG 313Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 59,400 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 59,400 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2022 59,305 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2022 59,305 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 59,302 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 9 Dec 2013 59,142 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

n/s & o/s front seat belt mounting bracket appears none standard

Fail 5 Dec 2013 59,136 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 13 Nov 2012 55,821 miles

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

both sills corroded

front seat belts twisted (not affecting operation)

isolated servo under rear seat NOT connected to vacuum or fluid

Fail 6 Nov 2012 55,819 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both sills corroded

front seat belts twisted (not affecting operation)

isolated servo under rear seat NOT connected to vacuum or fluid

Pass 1 Nov 2011 55,251 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

front bonnet inorperative to check other items

Fail 31 Oct 2011 55,251 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

front bonnet inorperative to check other items

Pass 27 Oct 2010 54,312 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake servo vacuum pump disconnected

steering box damp

Pass 17 Oct 2009 53,712 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 52,537 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Oct 2008 52,526 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 51,440 miles

steering damper bracket coming away from beam

Fail 16 Oct 2007 51,439 miles

Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

fuel pipe at filter badly perished

steering damper bracket coming away from beam

Pass 12 Oct 2006 51,099 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 51,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion starting near side front floor

corrosion starting off side rear wheel well within 30cm of suspension mount

front number plate cracked

Pass 31 Oct 2005 50,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BDG 313Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 BDG 313Y, 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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What year was BDG 313Y registered?

BDG 313Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 November 1982.

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