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VAR 755S

1977 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,449 mi
Last recorded85,449 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Beetle52,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAR 755S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 85,449 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 84,893 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 84,140 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 May 2014 82,553 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 May 2014 82,522 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2013 81,147 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in steering box

Fail 20 May 2013 81,147 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in steering box

Pass 10 May 2012 79,497 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 75,168 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 75,140 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 70,232 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 62,986 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 61,228 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 60,725 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 60,013 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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VAR 755S is a 1977 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 52,317 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 VAR 755S, 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 49 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VAR 755S?

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What year was VAR 755S registered?

VAR 755S is a 1977 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 October 1977.

Is VAR 755S safe to buy?

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