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BRK 405Y

1982 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

53,785 mi
Last recorded53,785 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2012
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Beetle42,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRK 405Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2012 53,785 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 53,780 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 53,411 miles

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

N/S wiper smearing screen slightly

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

Steering box has a slight misting of oil

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

Fail 5 Oct 2010 53,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

N/S wiper smearing screen slightly

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

Steering box has slight misting of oil

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 53,385 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

front bumper loose

general corrosion to vehicle underside

rear bumper loose

Pass 10 Jan 2008 51,816 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 48,272 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 48,272 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front inner wings and offside front floor/box section rusted

steering freeplay

Pass 15 Dec 2005 46,073 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

headlamp masks/converters fitted

rusted offside front floor corner rusted

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 405Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BRK 405Y, 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 405Y registered?

BRK 405Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 December 1982.

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