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OMG 845X

1982 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

6,609 mi
Last recorded6,609 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Beetle42,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOMG 845X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 6,609 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 6,531 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 6,503 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 6,448 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 6,379 miles

offside rear & nearside rear transmission shafts inner rubber gaiters split

offside rear suspension slightly low but wheel not fouling bodywork

Pass 24 Jun 2017 6,154 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 5,971 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 5,684 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 56,841 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 5,210 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 4,842 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 4,098 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

osr tyre outer wall cracked

Fail 18 Jun 2012 4,098 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

osr tyre outer wall cracked

Pass 16 Jun 2011 3,799 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2011 3,799 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 2,429 miles

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

slight noise evident from offside front wheel bearing

slight noise evident from rear wheel bearings

Fail 9 Jun 2010 2,420 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight noise evident from offside front wheel bearing

slight noise evident from rear wheel bearings

Pass 6 Jun 2009 2,026 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 1,797 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 12,500 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 99,886 miles

slight play inboth front wheel bearing †o/s/f tyre worn low in middle of tread †taped up both kick ups on both headlights (lhd unit)

Fail 14 Jun 2006 99,886 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

slight play inboth front wheel bearing †o/s/f tyre worn low in middle of tread †taped up both kick ups on both headlights (lhd unit)

Pass 14 Jun 2005 98,703 miles

fan belt loose †slight weep of oil from steering box

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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OMG 845X is a 1982 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 OMG 845X, 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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OMG 845X is a 1982 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 April 1982.

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The MOT history for OMG 845X shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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