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VMP 314S

1977 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,694 mi
Last recorded87,694 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Beetle52,317 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMP 314S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 87,694 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

lots of welded patches to under side

Pass 19 Jul 2016 86,913 miles

underside of vehicle heavily covered in underseal

Fail 16 Jul 2016 86,882 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

underside of vehicle heavily covered in underseal

Pass 12 Aug 2015 86,821 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 86,815 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 86,810 miles

see refusal certificate number 869362183105

Fail 1 Jul 2013 86,797 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

all inner wheel arches heavily undersealed

both rear tyres getting low

corrosion/repairs to all inner wheel arches

corrosion/repairs to both chassis strengtheners

corrosion/repairs to front chassis

corrosion/repairs to underside

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 9 Jul 2012 86,787 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all inner wheel arches heavily undersealed

both rear tyres getting low

corrosion/repairs to all inner wheel arches

corrosion/repairs to chassis strengtherners

corrosion/repairs to front chassis

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 11 Jul 2011 86,784 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

both rear tyres getting low

corrosion and reapairs to front and rear inner wheel arches and been heavily undersealed

the front bulk head area has had extensive welding repairs and heavily undersealed

the underside of vehicle has had extensive welding repairs and has been heavily undersealed

Fail 6 Jul 2011 86,768 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

both rear tyres getting low

corrosion and reapairs to front and rear inner wheel arches and been heavily undersealed

the front bulk head area has had extensive welding repairs and heavily undersealed

the underside of vehicle has had extensive welding repairs and has been heavily undersealed

Pass 6 Jul 2010 99,114 miles

rfr's as per mot 334742580190

Fail 1 Jul 2010 99,114 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front suspension mounting areas have corrosion.

Lots of play at steering wheel.

Mileometer reads the same as last year.

Nearside front brake hose flexi clip missing and hose insecure.

Vehicle underside has numerous patch repairs and corrosion.

Pass 6 Jul 2009 99,114 miles

Both running boards corroded away

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Rear numberplate cracked

Fail 30 Jun 2009 99,114 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Both running boards corroded away

Horn intermittant

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Rear numberplate cracked

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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VMP 314S is a 1977 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 VMP 314S, 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.

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What year was VMP 314S registered?

VMP 314S is a 1977 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 August 1977.

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