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WWT 82J

1986 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,163 mi
Last recorded51,163 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Beetle48,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWT 82J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 51,163 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 50,876 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Jun 2016 50,866 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside both (1.8)

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Jul 2015 50,216 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

frame head corroded

l.h headlights fitted

r.h.r brake sticking slightly

Pass 2 Jul 2015 50,216 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

frame head corroded

l.h headlights fitted

r.h.r brake sticking slightly

Pass 14 Jun 2014 50,096 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 49,806 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 49,285 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 49,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front spot lamp inop

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 49,017 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 48,845 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 48,668 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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WWT 82J is a 1986 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1986 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 48,532 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 WWT 82J, 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 40 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WWT 82J registered?

WWT 82J is a 1986 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 1986.

Is WWT 82J safe to buy?

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