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KGT 338Y

1982 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2016
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

33,785 mi
Last recorded33,785 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Beetle42,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGT 338Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2015 33,785 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 33,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2014 39,018 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 23 May 2014 39,018 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2013 26,469 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 26,468 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2012 22,908 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 22,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 May 2011 18,118 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 18,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 May 2010 14,742 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 14,742 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2009 11,262 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 11,260 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2007 91,527 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 91,527 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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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KGT 338Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 KGT 338Y, 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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KGT 338Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 September 1982.

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