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A686 TNO

1983 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,854 mi
Last recorded65,854 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Beetle49,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA686 TNO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,184cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 65,854 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 65,854 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rail near exhaust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 63,434 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 61,216 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 58,299 miles

Front tyres are cracking

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel slightly binding

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Rear tyres are cracking

nearside and offside front inner wheel arch corroded

underside slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2016 54,023 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside and offside front inner wheel arch corroded

nearside and offside side sill corroded

oil leak

under side heavily under sealed

Fail 12 Jul 2016 54,023 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced x2 (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside and offside front inner wheel arch corroded

nearside and offside side sill corroded

oil leak

under side heavily under sealed

Pass 15 Jul 2015 49,392 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

front tyres perished

nearside and offside front inner wheel arch corroded

nearside and offside sill corroded

under side heavily under sealed

Pass 15 Jul 2014 44,456 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside rear inner wheel arch coroded

nearside sill coroded

offside front bumper mount coroded

offside sill coroded

oil leak at nearside rear wheel

Pass 24 Jul 2013 40,178 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on o/s and n/s outer sills

Fail 16 Jul 2013 40,053 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on o/s and n/s outer sills

Pass 23 Jul 2012 34,469 miles

o/s and n/s outer sills corroded

oil leak from n/s/r

Fail 19 Jul 2012 34,372 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s and n/s outer sills corroded

oil leak from n/s/r

Pass 15 Jul 2011 29,201 miles

h.c. readings high.

Pass 8 Jul 2010 23,963 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

o/s and n/s sills corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2009 17,951 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight leak n/s/r axle

Fail 14 Jul 2009 17,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight leak n/s/r axle

Pass 11 Jul 2008 14,533 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 9,437 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 9,435 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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A686 TNO is a 1983 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,184cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 A686 TNO, 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.

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What year was A686 TNO registered?

A686 TNO is a 1983 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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