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WMY 373Y

1982 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

37,766 mi
Last recorded37,766 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2006
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Beetle42,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWMY 373Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2006 37,766 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 37,765 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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WMY 373Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WMY 373Y, 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

How do I check the history of WMY 373Y?

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What year was WMY 373Y registered?

WMY 373Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 August 1982.

Is WMY 373Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for WMY 373Y shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WMY 373Y have outstanding finance?

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