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UGW 102R

1984 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

27,515 mi
Last recorded27,515 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Beetle42,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUGW 102R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1984
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 27,515 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 27,445 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 27,433 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 112,826 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 27,354 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 26,889 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 26,889 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 26,551 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 28,159 miles

rear brake discs badly corroded

rear brake discs excessivly corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2010 28,159 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

brake pedal partially seized and incorrectly adjusted

rear brake discs badly corroded

rear brake discs excessivly corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2008 25,662 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2008 25,642 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 24,113 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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UGW 102R is a 1984 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 UGW 102R, 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.

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What year was UGW 102R registered?

UGW 102R is a 1984 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 July 1984.

Is UGW 102R safe to buy?

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