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BUG 70M

1982 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

23,953 mi
Last recorded23,953 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Beetle42,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUG 70M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 23,953 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 22,944 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 22,944 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 22,535 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 22,535 miles

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 21,796 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 20,078 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 19,001 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 16,640 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 14,630 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 14,630 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 12,943 miles

submitted with no rear seat

front seat back will not lock (advised original design)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

underside heavilly coated in underseal

Fail 26 Aug 2009 12,943 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front seat back will not lock (advised original design)

submitted with no rear seat

underside heavilly coated in underseal

Pass 28 Jun 2008 11,696 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 11,630 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 11,613 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 1 Aug 2006 11,589 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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BUG 70M is a 1982 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 BUG 70M, 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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BUG 70M is a 1982 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 January 1982.

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