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VYJ 645Y

1982 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

94,377 mi
Last recorded94,377 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2006
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Beetle42,199 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYJ 645Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2006 94,377 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 94,269 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2005 94,135 miles

Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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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VYJ 645Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1982 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 42,199 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 VYJ 645Y, 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 44 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VYJ 645Y registered?

VYJ 645Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 October 1982.

Is VYJ 645Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for VYJ 645Y shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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