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VAM 75D

1982 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,351 mi
Last recorded92,351 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2009
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Beetle42,199 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAM 75D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2009 92,351 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle corroded.

Wear in N/S seat frame.

Wear in steering box.

Pass 16 Oct 2008 89,979 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 89,976 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 18 Sep 2008 89,951 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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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VAM 75D is a 1982 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 VAM 75D, 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 VAM 75D?

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What year was VAM 75D registered?

VAM 75D is a 1982 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 January 1982.

Is VAM 75D safe to buy?

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