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SUF 882H

1994 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1483cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

59,210 mi
Last recorded59,210 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Beetle48,352 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUF 882H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,483cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 59,210 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 56,054 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 53,304 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 50,415 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 46,296 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 46,296 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light reverse light comes on instead of brake light when brakes are on. (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front wipers are smearing.

Pass 1 Nov 2019 46,296 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 46,296 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 46,296 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 43,692 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 41,985 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 41,060 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 39,818 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front cross member corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2013 38,187 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 36,878 miles

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f bottom ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

o/s/f top ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

Pass 6 Aug 2011 33,758 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 29,437 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 27,256 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 26,409 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 26,409 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 26,333 miles

both car body and chassis are starting to show signs of advanced corrosion

the vehicle has had lots of welding repairs which have been covered

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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SUF 882H is a 1994 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,483cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1994 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 48,352 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 SUF 882H, 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 32 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SUF 882H registered?

SUF 882H is a 1994 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 April 1994.

Is SUF 882H safe to buy?

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