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MEU 59Y

1982 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

10,727 mi
Last recorded10,727 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Beetle42,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEU 59Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 10,727 miles

front registration plate cracked

o/s/f tyre has nails in tread

oil leaks on engine & transmission

play in steering box - advise attention

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

steering damper bush worn

Fail 4 Sep 2015 10,648 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s/f baulkhead excessively corroded at front subframe mounting poit (6.1.B.2)

front registration plate cracked

o/s/f tyre has nails in tread

oil leaks on engine & transmission

play in steering box - advise attention

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

steering damper bush worn

Pass 6 Sep 2014 7,734 miles

slight play in steering box

offside front tyre as screw in tread

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 30 Aug 2014 7,708 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre as screw in tread

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in steering box

Pass 16 Sep 2013 4,737 miles

boot floor corroding

front registration plate cracked

oil leaks on engine

play in both front seat runners

play in steering box

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

wipers not parking

Fail 3 Sep 2013 4,593 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

boot floor corroding

front registration plate cracked

oil leaks on engine

play in both front seat runners

play in steering box

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

wipers not parking

Pass 31 Aug 2012 1,629 miles

brake master cylinder flexible feed pipes from resevoir deteriorating (not leaking)

front registration plate cracked

n/s/f suspension outer ball joint boot cracking/perishing

n/s/r tyre worn down to minimum legal requirements - advise to be replaced

oil leaks on engine

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 30 Aug 2012 1,625 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake master cylinder flexible feed pipes from resevoir deteriorating (not leaking)

front registration plate cracked

n/s/f suspension outer ball joint boot cracking/perishing

n/s/r tyre worn down to minimum legal requirements - advise to be replaced

oil leaks on engine

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 16 Sep 2011 99,187 miles

movement evident on drivers seat runners on mot limit?

some age related sidewall cracks evident o/s front tyre

Fail 15 Sep 2011 99,187 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

movement evident on drivers seat runners on mot limit?

some age related sidewall cracks evident o/s front tyre

Fail 17 Aug 2011 99,187 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 12 Apr 2010 96,658 miles

slight oil leak from engine

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 8 Apr 2010 96,658 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

offside front brake flexey hose starting to crack

slight oil leak from engine

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 17 Apr 2009 94,120 miles

front shock absorbers starting to leak

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly & on legal limit

oil leak(s) on engine

play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 7 Apr 2009 94,104 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

front shock absorbers starting to leak

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly & on legal limit

oil leak(s) on engine

play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 5 Apr 2008 91,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front shockers starting to leak

nearside front suspension mounting bracket rusting

oil leak on engine

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 5 Apr 2008 91,520 miles

both front shockers starting to leak

nearside front suspension mounting bracket rusting

oil leak on engine

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 11 Apr 2007 89,717 miles

1,play in steering box †2,n/s/f brake hose cracking †3,o/s/f brake hose starting to perish †4,front wheel bearings slightly noisey †5,slight play in rear wheel bearings †6,oil leak(s) on engine

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 88,698 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 88,698 miles

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

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

1.o/s/r inner wheel arch corroding †2.Oil leak on engine †3.n/s/f flexi brake hose cracking

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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MEU 59Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 MEU 59Y, 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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MEU 59Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 August 1982.

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