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VKH 827W

1980 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

65,508 mi
Last recorded65,508 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Beetle37,677 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKH 827W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 65,508 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 65,394 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 65,342 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 65,243 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 65,030 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 65,030 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 64,994 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 64,977 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 64,512 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jul 2013 64,499 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2012 63,781 miles

Both front brake hoses close to fouling tyres on full lock

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2011 63,098 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2011 63,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 62,097 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 62,097 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 61,137 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 60,346 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 60,346 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 59,265 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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VKH 827W is a 1980 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 37,677 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 VKH 827W, 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 46 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VKH 827W registered?

VKH 827W is a 1980 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is VKH 827W safe to buy?

The MOT history for VKH 827W shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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