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BRK 330Y

1982 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

18,657 mi
Last recorded18,657 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Beetle42,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRK 330Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 18,657 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to and from centre to both hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 18,623 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 18,487 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 18,376 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 18,376 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 18,330 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 18,220 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 18,080 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 17,888 miles

front metal brake pipes slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/f & o/s/f flexi brake hose metal ends slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

steering damper damp.

Pass 27 Jun 2007 17,747 miles

all 4 tyres still flat spotted not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/f & o/s/f flexi brake hose metal ends slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

slight corrosion to n/s/f & o/s/f inner wings not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 8 Aug 2006 17,737 miles

all 4 tyres slightly flat spotted due to lack of use/low millage.

n/s/f & o/s/f flexible brake hose metal ends slightly corroded not to x/s.

underbody corroded not to x/s not within 30cm of a prescribed aera.

Pass 4 Aug 2005 17,498 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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BRK 330Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 BRK 330Y, 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 BRK 330Y registered?

BRK 330Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 December 1982.

Is BRK 330Y safe to buy?

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