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A785 NDB

1984 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

20,968 mi
Last recorded20,968 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Beetle42,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA785 NDB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 20,968 miles

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

Under body of vehicle is heavily wax oiled front to back

Pass 11 Jan 2023 20,624 miles

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

Underbody is heavily wax oiled front and back unable to view some components

Fail 9 Dec 2022 20,624 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 20,275 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security to tail of chassis corroded and flaking (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All front cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Underbody heavily wax oiled front to back of vehicle

Pass 11 Nov 2020 20,067 miles

Cracking to all front grease dust covers weeping grease

Light corrosion to front chassis and steering components

Offside Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Under body is heavily wax oiled unable to view some components

Pass 30 May 2019 19,595 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly noisey

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 30 May 2018 19,400 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 194,008 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective AFFECTED BY ANOTHER LAMP (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective AFFCETED BY ANOTHER LAMP (4.2.1 (b))

Pass 30 May 2017 91,335 miles

AGE CRACKING TO GREASE COVERS AT FRONT.

SIGNS OF LIGHT CORROSION TO FRONT CHASSIS & STEERING PARTS.

Pass 25 May 2016 18,889 miles

Nearside rear chassis starting to corrode and flaking solid at time of test

Underbody is heavily wax oiled with sealer unable to view some components clearly

Pass 29 May 2015 18,219 miles

EARLY SIGNS OF CORROSION TO BOOT & REAR ENGINE COVER LOCKS/SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT UPPER BALL JOINT/NEARSIDE REAR CHASSIS LEG HAS CORROSION & EARLY SEPERATION .

Pass 5 Jun 2014 17,761 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE UPPER BALL JOINT /NEARSIDE REAR ENGINE BAY CHASSIS LEG IS CORRODING BUT SOLID AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 14 May 2014 17,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Slight play in offside front upper ball joint

Underbody of vehicle is heavily wax oil / rear engine cover catch area is corroding

Pass 14 May 2013 17,270 miles

Both rear brake flexy pipes starting to crack / ferrals corroded

Corrosion to rear of chassis starting to seperate

In parts of body work corrosion is age related not holed

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight play on lock to lock on steering box

Underbody of vehicle is heavily wax oiled

Pass 10 May 2012 16,810 miles

Both rear brake hose ferrules are showing signs of corrosion / Both rear inner wheel arch to chassis (rear) stowing signs of corrosion / Both rear wheel bearings are slightly rought on rotation

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

Rear seat back showing signs of in security / Slight chip to zone 'b' of windscreen / Slight play in steering box / Both front tyres have slight age related cracking

Vehicle underbody is fully undersealed restricting checks to body and brake pipes etc

Pass 5 May 2011 15,895 miles

Horn has a intermitant fault / Front spare wheel well corroding / Nearside front tyre has age related cracking / Vehicle has been heavily wax oiled / Slight corrosion to offside rear of chassis /

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 5 May 2011 15,895 miles

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Horn has a intermitant fault / Front spare wheel well corroding / Nearside front tyre has age related cracking / Vehicle has been heavily wax oiled / Slight corrosion to offside rear of chassis /

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 13 May 2010 15,550 miles

/ Offside rear chassis near to jacking point has early signs of corrosion

Note: Car is heavily undersealed, appears solid at time of test

Rear seat check strap showing signs of wear / Offside front tyre has age related cracking (cords not expossed) / Both front shock absober top mount bushes have age related cracking

Fail 12 May 2010 15,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

/ Offside rear chassis near to jacking point has early signs of corrosion

Note: Car is heavily undersealed, appears solid at time of test

Rear seat check strap showing signs of wear / Offside front tyre has age related cracking (cords not expossed) / Both front shock absober top mount bushes have age related cracking

Pass 11 May 2009 15,091 miles

SPARE WHEEL CARRIER CORRODING

Fail 8 May 2009 15,091 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

EARLY SIGNS OF CORROSION TO SPARE WHEEL CARRIER/REAR BRAKE INSPECTION ADVISED IN FUTURE

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 May 2008 14,543 miles

EARLY SIGNS OF CRACKING TO BOTH REAR TYRES INNER SIDEWALLS/OFFSIDE REAR LENS IS FADING/ADVISE REAR BRAKE CHECK IN NEAR FUTURE

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 May 2007 14,307 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE EARLY SIGNS OF CRACKING ON INNER SIDEWALLS

Pass 9 May 2006 13,976 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 13,976 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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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A785 NDB is a 1984 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 A785 NDB, 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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A785 NDB is a 1984 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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