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UJW 815L

1985 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

68,626 mi
Last recorded68,626 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Beetle41,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUJW 815L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 68,626 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 67,060 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 66,034 miles

long hand brake travell

Pass 8 May 2015 65,945 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 64,739 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 64,739 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 62,951 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 62,951 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 60,650 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2012 60,649 miles

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

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

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 58,134 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 55,416 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 53,910 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 53,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2008 53,831 miles

Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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UJW 815L is a 1985 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1985 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 41,702 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 UJW 815L, 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 41 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 UJW 815L registered?

UJW 815L is a 1985 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 January 1985.

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The MOT history for UJW 815L shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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