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B476 GRX

1984 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

48,140 mi
Last recorded48,140 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Beetle42,491 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB476 GRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 48,140 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 47,476 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 45,451 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 42,298 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 41,548 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2020 40,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Apr 2020 40,424 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 34,297 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 30,139 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 27,403 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 27,403 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 23,850 miles

Nearside Rear Oil on brake backplate, braking efficiency not affected

Pass 28 Apr 2015 22,609 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake imbalance only just met.

Fail 24 Apr 2015 22,609 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 20,926 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 18,955 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 18,007 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 17,702 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 17,506 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 17,409 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 17,042 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 16,819 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 16,678 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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B476 GRX is a 1984 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 B476 GRX, 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 B476 GRX registered?

B476 GRX is a 1984 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is B476 GRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B476 GRX shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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