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UEY 126L

1984 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1384cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

36,738 mi
Last recorded36,738 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Beetle42,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUEY 126L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,384cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 36,738 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 36,468 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 35,664 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 35,159 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 35,145 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 34,816 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 34,778 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 34,330 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 34,316 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 33,214 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 31,489 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 30,750 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 27,650 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 24,070 miles

front shock absorbers slight misting

Pass 29 Apr 2014 24,070 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 24,070 miles

nearside rear body has a hole

Fail 13 May 2013 24,070 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear body has a hole

Fail 22 Nov 2006 20,070 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 20,070 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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UEY 126L is a 1984 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,384cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1984 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 42,491 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 UEY 126L, 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 42 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 UEY 126L registered?

UEY 126L is a 1984 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 1984.

Is UEY 126L safe to buy?

The MOT history for UEY 126L shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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