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MKO 555W

1980 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

1,245 mi
Last recorded1,245 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Beetle37,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKO 555W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 1,245 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 1,245 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 633 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 599 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 567 miles

chassis has been generaly welded front and rear

Fail 5 Sep 2013 567 miles

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

chassis has been generaly welded front and rear

Pass 31 Aug 2012 535 miles

chassis front and rear has been generaly welded

Pass 10 Aug 2011 443 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2011 443 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Aug 2010 188 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 13 Aug 2009 1 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Aug 2009 1 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Aug 2008 99,954 miles

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 99,957 miles

Nearside front axle casing corroded

Nearside front shock absorber top bush badly worn

Pass 8 Aug 2006 99,296 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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MKO 555W is a 1980 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 37,677 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 MKO 555W, 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 46 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MKO 555W registered?

MKO 555W is a 1980 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 August 1980.

Is MKO 555W safe to buy?

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