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Q338UDS

1970 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199 mi
Last recorded199 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Beetle42,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ338UDS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 199 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mtg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mtg . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear hub seal has slight leak ,

Pass 13 Jul 2016
Fail 30 Jun 2016

IMPORTANT. Do not use failure or PRS against this item. For other Body and Structure component defects please enter 5690 in the 'Find item' box above. body mountings (9.6)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

wire loose at offside rear wheel

Pass 29 Jun 2015
Fail 29 Jun 2015

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 135 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 120 miles

Brake pedal actuating rod excessively damaged and seriously weakened (3.3.A.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 79 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 173 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 72 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008
Fail 25 Jun 2008

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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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Q338UDS is a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 42,944 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 Q338UDS, 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 56 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Q338UDS registered?

Q338UDS is a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1970.

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The MOT history for Q338UDS shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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