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B359 AKK

1984 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

48,638 mi
Last recorded48,638 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Beetle42,491 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB359 AKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 48,638 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 46,967 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 45,245 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 43,499 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 41,704 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 41,704 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 40,455 miles

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 40,455 miles

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 39,136 miles

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

brake fluid level low

Pass 27 Jul 2018 37,932 miles

Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 37,932 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a))

Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 35,698 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 33,903 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 33,903 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 31,793 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 31,792 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all 4 tyres cracking

Pass 21 Jul 2014 29,895 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

all road tyres have slight deterioration to side walls

Pass 9 Jul 2013 27,808 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 27,792 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 27,781 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 27,781 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 25,805 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 38,677 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 38,677 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 38,616 miles

NEARSIDE REAR AXEL TO BRAKE BACK PLATE SHOWING OIL DAMPNESS

STEERING BOX SHOWING SLIGHT OIL DAMPNESS

STEERING RUBBER COUPLING SHOWING SMALL CRACKS

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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B359 AKK is a 1984 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,200cc 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 B359 AKK, 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 B359 AKK registered?

B359 AKK is a 1984 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is B359 AKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for B359 AKK shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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