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VUI 7654

1978 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,145 mi
Last recorded45,145 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Beetle45,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUI 7654
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 45,145 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 44,850 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 44,466 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 44,047 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 43,672 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 42,966 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 42,268 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 41,745 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 41,176 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 41,176 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 41,093 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 40,506 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 40,491 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 40,156 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 39,910 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 39,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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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VUI 7654 is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VUI 7654, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VUI 7654?

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What year was VUI 7654 registered?

VUI 7654 is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is VUI 7654 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VUI 7654 shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VUI 7654 have outstanding finance?

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