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VCD 810S

1978 Volkswagen Bettle

Yellow Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

66,625 mi
Last recorded66,625 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCD 810S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBettle
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 66,625 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 66,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

steering box leaking

Pass 30 Jun 2015 64,420 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 64,275 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/F beam axle corrosion

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

O/S/F beam axle corrsion

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 62,024 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front beam axle slight corrosion

Fail 5 Jun 2014 62,021 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front beam axle slight corrsion

Pass 10 May 2012 60,732 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 May 2012 60,732 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2011 55,255 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 55,254 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 53,837 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bettle?

Based on 1,648 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
697
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
194
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 139
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 115
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 74
position lamp(s) not working 68
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 65
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VCD 810S is a 1978 Volkswagen Bettle in Yellow with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Bettle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VCD 810S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Bettle typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 48 years old, this Volkswagen Bettle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VCD 810S registered?

VCD 810S is a 1978 Volkswagen Bettle, first registered on 9 January 1978.

Is VCD 810S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VCD 810S shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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