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WEW 466X

1982 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,160 mi
Last recorded99,160 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2012
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Beetle42,199 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEW 466X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 26 Oct 2012 99,160 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 96,735 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 94,005 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 90,694 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 87,127 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 85,087 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 81,109 miles

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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WEW 466X is a 1982 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 WEW 466X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WEW 466X registered?

WEW 466X is a 1982 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 May 1982.

Is WEW 466X safe to buy?

The MOT history for WEW 466X shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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