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OFL 202J

1980 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

98,047 mi
Last recorded98,047 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2011
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Beetle37,677 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFL 202J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1980
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2011 98,047 miles

n/s + o/s rear bottom shock bushes preased

o/s/front ball joint slight play

o/s/rear wheel arch is slightly corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2011 98,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s + o/s rear bottom shock bushes preased

o/s/front ball joint slight play

o/s/rear wheel arch is slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2010 97,859 miles

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

OFFSIDE REAR SILL FLOOR AREA SLIGHT CORROSION

Pass 2 Jul 2009 97,588 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 97,574 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 97,103 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2008 97,103 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 96,574 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 96,574 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 95,875 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 95,875 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2005 95,397 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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OFL 202J is a 1980 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 OFL 202J, 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 OFL 202J registered?

OFL 202J is a 1980 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is OFL 202J safe to buy?

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