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UEG 891

1982 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,409 mi
Last recorded15,409 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2010
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Beetle42,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUEG 891
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2010 15,409 miles

Front no.plate deteriorated

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

Rear suspension and prescribed areas corroded and may require attention soon

Slight play in front suspension king pins

Vehicle underside heavily undersealed

Fail 25 Jun 2010 15,276 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Front no.plate deteriorated

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

Rear suspension and prescribed areas corroded and may require attention soon

Slight play in front suspension king pins

Vehicle underside heavily undersealed

Pass 13 Jul 2009 14,226 miles

Corrosion on both rear sills

Play in front king pins

play in front and rear wheelbearings

Pass 2 Jul 2008 9,341 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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UEG 891 is a 1982 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 UEG 891, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UEG 891?

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What year was UEG 891 registered?

UEG 891 is a 1982 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 1982.

Is UEG 891 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UEG 891 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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