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A616 ODY

1984 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

51,363 mi
Last recorded51,363 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Beetle42,491 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA616 ODY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 51,363 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 49,976 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 49,882 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 48,158 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 45,061 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 42,799 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 42,749 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

under side heavley coatted under seal

Pass 25 Feb 2009 40,341 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 36,031 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 31,532 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Sep 2005 23,783 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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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A616 ODY is a 1984 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1984 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 42,491 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 A616 ODY, 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 42 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A616 ODY registered?

A616 ODY is a 1984 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A616 ODY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A616 ODY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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