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ARE 851S

1984 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,194 mi
Last recorded67,194 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2011
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Beetle42,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARE 851S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2011 67,194 miles

condition of n/s/r floor

condition of o/s track rod end

Pass 3 May 2007 67,194 miles

condition of all four tyres

Pass 23 Jan 2006 67,194 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 67,194 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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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ARE 851S is a 1984 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ARE 851S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ARE 851S?

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What year was ARE 851S registered?

ARE 851S is a 1984 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 June 1984.

Is ARE 851S safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARE 851S shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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