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B229 SDC

1984 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,257 mi
Last recorded6,257 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Beetle42,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB229 SDC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 6,257 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 61,370 miles

Central Rear Oil leak ()

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 6,035 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 5,976 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 5,976 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 5,823 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 5,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 31,430 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 31,423 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 99,639 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 99,639 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 95,002 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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B229 SDC is a 1984 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B229 SDC, 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

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What year was B229 SDC registered?

B229 SDC is a 1984 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is B229 SDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B229 SDC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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