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SCV 651M

1982 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

57,257 mi
Last recorded57,257 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2013
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Beetle42,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCV 651M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2013 57,257 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 57,256 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 56,699 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 56,699 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

steering box has slight leak

Pass 7 Oct 2008 55,196 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Oct 2008 55,196 miles

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 53,928 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 53,866 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 51,996 miles

slight free play at steering wheel.

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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SCV 651M is a 1982 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 SCV 651M, 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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What year was SCV 651M registered?

SCV 651M is a 1982 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 June 1982.

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