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SPU 45W

1980 Volkswagen Beatle

Turquoise Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

46,081 mi
Last recorded46,081 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPU 45W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeatle
Year1980
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 46,081 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 45,739 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 45,152 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 44,761 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 44,440 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 44,067 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 43,691 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 43,263 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 42,845 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 42,845 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight travel to handbrake. slight movement in king pins..

Pass 4 Jan 2012 42,462 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 41,969 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 41,405 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 40,869 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 40,779 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 40,134 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 39,448 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beatle?

Based on 1,186 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
564
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 92
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 83
Stop lamp not working 58
position lamp(s) not working 49
Horn not working 42
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SPU 45W is a 1980 Volkswagen Beatle in Turquoise with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beatle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SPU 45W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beatle typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 46 years old, this Volkswagen Beatle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SPU 45W registered?

SPU 45W is a 1980 Volkswagen Beatle, first registered on 8 August 1980.

Is SPU 45W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPU 45W shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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