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WVE 131T

1978 Volkswagen Beetle

Brown Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,585 mi
Last recorded49,585 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Beetle45,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVE 131T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 49,585 miles

O/S/F spotlight inop.

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor oil leak from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog light inop

Reversing light inop.

Fail 25 Apr 2019 49,585 miles

Central Front Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective O-Ring split. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

O/S/F spotlight inop.

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor oil leak from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog light inop

Reversing light inop.

Pass 24 Sep 2014 49,584 miles

slight engine oil leak

spare tyre had low pressure, which also operates windscreen washers.

Pass 4 Sep 2013 49,546 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 49,546 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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WVE 131T is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle in Brown with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WVE 131T, 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 WVE 131T registered?

WVE 131T is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 October 1978.

Is WVE 131T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WVE 131T shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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