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B444 CKY

1984 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

32,086 mi
Last recorded32,086 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Beetle42,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB444 CKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,184cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 32,086 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive central floor section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front uppers bushes perished. (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal entire underbody of vehicle repaired/undersealed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 31,336 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front bushes perished. (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal entire underbody of vehicle repaired and heavily undersealed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 31,323 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached both rear lower bushes missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front bushes perished. (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal entire underbody of vehicle repaired and heavily undersealed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 30,784 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal vehicle underbody repaired and undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 30,748 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 30,036 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 30,027 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner arch/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 29,148 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 29,138 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (seat mounting point) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front sill has corrosion hole

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 28,274 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 28,274 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 27,203 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 25,966 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 25,957 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 24,893 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Dec 2015 24,873 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 23,539 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 21,071 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 21,032 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Outer Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2012 19,751 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2012 19,726 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2011 18,001 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 17,988 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 16,153 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 14,216 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 12,329 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 64,304 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 64,269 miles

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

Front Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 62,648 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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B444 CKY is a 1984 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,184cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 B444 CKY, 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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B444 CKY is a 1984 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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