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MGB 320Y

1982 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

58,891 mi
Last recorded58,891 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Beetle42,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGB 320Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1982
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 58,891 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2016 54,092 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Oct 2015 49,232 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2014 44,915 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight corrosion to nearside front floor

slight uneven front brake application

Pass 16 Oct 2013 40,914 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 37,798 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front and offside front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Pass 1 Nov 2011 34,647 miles

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 16 Nov 2010 32,521 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Fail 25 Nov 2008 32,489 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 28,373 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 28,347 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 23,837 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 23,803 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2006 23,795 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 18,738 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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MGB 320Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MGB 320Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MGB 320Y?

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What year was MGB 320Y registered?

MGB 320Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 December 1982.

Is MGB 320Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for MGB 320Y shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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