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TFV 484X

1982 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

23,746 mi
Last recorded23,746 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Beetle42,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFV 484X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 23,746 miles

CORROSION IN NEAR SIDE REAR INNER WING AREA (BUMPER MOUNTING)...

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 May 2018 23,746 miles

CORROSION IN NEAR SIDE REAR INNER WING AREA (BUMPER MOUNTING)...

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2017 23,719 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion n/s + o/s lower doors (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion bumper mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion bumper mounting holed heavy corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion lower inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/r + o/s/r tyres perishing

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough when spun

o/s/r fog light n/w but registered before 1st april 1980 for legal requirement

Fail 8 May 2017 23,711 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings above suspension beam (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion n/s + o/s lower doors (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion bumper mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion bumper mounting holed heavy corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion lower inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/r + o/s/r tyres perishing

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough when spun

o/s/r fog light n/w but registered before 1st april 1980 for legal requirement

Pass 3 May 2016 23,608 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion lower doors (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion bumper mounting holed corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/r fog light n/w but registered before 1st april 1980 for legal requirement

Pass 11 May 2015 23,479 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

O/S/F tyre worn slightly on inner edge

O/S/R fog light n/w but not required for test as registered before 1st april 1980

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 11 May 2015 23,479 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

O/S/F tyre worn slightly on inner edge

O/S/R fog light n/w but not required for test as registered before 1st april 1980

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 23,419 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

O/S/R fog light n/w but not required for test as registered before 1st april 1980

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

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

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

Fail 7 May 2014 23,411 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

N/S + O/S lower step corroded

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

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

O/S/R fog light n/w but not required for test as registered before 1st april 1980

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 23,107 miles

N/S and O/S rear bumper mounts corroded.

N/S step corroded.

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

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 9 May 2012 22,802 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 May 2012 22,802 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 May 2011 22,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog light not working

Washers only just met requirments

Fail 3 May 2011 22,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog light not working

Washers only just met requirments

Pass 4 May 2010 21,970 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 May 2009 21,841 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2009 21,841 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 21,463 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 21,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 4 May 2006 20,481 miles

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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TFV 484X is a 1982 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 TFV 484X, 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 TFV 484X registered?

TFV 484X is a 1982 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 June 1982.

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