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VVM 611S

1978 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

6,480 mi
Last recorded6,480 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2009
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Beetle45,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVVM 611S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2009 6,480 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 6,405 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion o/s/f inner wing at front rear bumper

corrosion on all floors

corrosion on rear inner wing

front brake balance

o/s floor to sill corroded borderline

wear n/s/f top tursion arm bush

Pass 16 Jan 2008 5,622 miles

blow on exhaust rear box

condition n/s/f brake hose

corrosion n/s step sill

corrosion on front brake hose ferrals

corrosion on o/s/r brake pipe too flexi

corrosion on rest of chassis rails

engine mountings loose

engine oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2008 5,561 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

condition n/s/f brake hose

corrosion n/s step sill

corrosion on front brake hose ferrals

corrosion on o/s/r brake pipe too flexi

corrosion on rest of chassis rails

engine mountings loose

engine oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2007 4,801 miles

corrosion and repairs to front bulkhead,chassisrails,rear floors and heel plates

fault on o/s/r side indicator

front inner wings

steeringflexi coupling splitting

washers not working

Pass 4 Jan 2006 4,172 miles

corrosion on all floors

corrosion on both main chassis rails

corrosion on rear floor heals

corrosion on rear inner wings

steering coupling splitting

Fail 19 Dec 2005 4,134 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

corrosion on all floors

corrosion on both main chassis rails

corrosion on rear floor heals

corrosion onrear inner wings borderline

steering coupling splitting borderline

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 611S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 VVM 611S, 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 611S registered?

VVM 611S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is VVM 611S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VVM 611S shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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