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URE 377R

1984 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

5,663 mi
Last recorded5,663 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Beetle42,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURE 377R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 5,663 miles

slight underbody corrotion

Pass 19 Oct 2016 5,568 miles

Oil leak ()

light underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2015 5,437 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 5,332 miles

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

offside front wheel bearing worn

Pass 23 Oct 2013 5,272 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 5,202 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2012 5,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 5,077 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

both front wheel bearings slight noise

Pass 5 Oct 2010 4,725 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 4,610 miles

slight lift in o/s/f lower ball joint

slight play in o/s/f w/bearing

Pass 2 Oct 2008 4,492 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight play in front w/bearing

Pass 18 May 2007 2,875 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2007 2,875 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2006 9,930 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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URE 377R is a 1984 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 URE 377R, 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

How do I check the history of URE 377R?

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What year was URE 377R registered?

URE 377R is a 1984 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 July 1984.

Is URE 377R safe to buy?

The MOT history for URE 377R shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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