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WWE 682Y

1983 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,343 mi
Last recorded55,343 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2011
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Beetle49,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWE 682Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,184cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2011 55,343 miles

advise front shocker bushes perished but have no movement in them

advise slight play in rear drop link bushes

Pass 29 Jan 2010 50,668 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 48,211 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

spare wheel well corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2007 46,442 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 46,417 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

genral surface corrosion on chassis

Fail 19 Nov 2007 46,342 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

genral surface corrosion on chassis

Pass 14 Nov 2006 44,025 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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WWE 682Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,184cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1983 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 49,914 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 WWE 682Y, 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 43 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 WWE 682Y?

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What year was WWE 682Y registered?

WWE 682Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is WWE 682Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for WWE 682Y shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WWE 682Y have outstanding finance?

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