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VMP 95S

1978 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

8,404 mi
Last recorded8,404 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Beetle45,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMP 95S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 8,404 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 8,306 miles

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

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

Parking brake will require adjustment soon

Fail 7 Sep 2015 8,306 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake will require adjustment soon

Pass 26 Aug 2014 8,013 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 7,992 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 7,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 7,928 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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VMP 95S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 45,494 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 VMP 95S, 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 48 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 95S registered?

VMP 95S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is VMP 95S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VMP 95S shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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