MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
46,231 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
1.Slight play & noise in both front wheel bearings †2.Slight play in steering †3.Brake pipes not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
1.Slight play in steering †2.Slight play o/s/f wheel bearing †3.Brake pipes not checked properly due to protective coating & covers
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
vehicle had extensive welding repairs carried out
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VUY 836R is a 1977 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 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 VUY 836R, 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 VUY 836R registered?
VUY 836R is a 1977 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 January 1977.
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