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VVM 335S

1978 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,927 mi
Last recorded16,927 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Beetle45,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVVM 335S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 16,927 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 16,927 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 16,710 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Nov 2015 16,308 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 16,141 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 16,127 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 16,029 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

horn weak

Pass 5 Oct 2011 15,810 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 15,502 miles

Horn insecure.

Fail 13 Oct 2010 15,502 miles

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

Horn insecure.

Pass 2 Oct 2009 15,096 miles

corrosion on spare wheel well on nearside not within 30cm of a load bearing point

Pass 8 Oct 2008 14,599 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 14,114 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 4 Oct 2007 14,114 miles

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

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 27 Jun 2006 13,696 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 13,696 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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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VVM 335S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VVM 335S, 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 VVM 335S registered?

VVM 335S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 March 1978.

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