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B64 SEL

1984 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1191cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,209 mi
Last recorded75,209 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2023
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Beetle42,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB64 SEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,191cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2023 75,209 miles

Central Little reserve travel left on Park/Handbrake lever

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% recorded with failure being 30% our offside working more the our nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 75,184 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear Left hand drive vehicle with no mirror fitted to our offside (3.3 (c))

Central Little reserve travel left on Park/Handbrake lever

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% recorded with failure being 30% our offside working more the our nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 75,168 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 74,662 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 73,785 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 73,491 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 73,481 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 72,565 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion O/S/F just outside of prescribed area

N/S headlamp beam image not very clear

O/S/F brake hose perishing

Pass 18 Feb 2014 71,963 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake hoses outer bodies slightly deteriorated

front nearside floorpan/underwing area corroded

rear number plate slight damage

slight play front nearside hub

Pass 23 Feb 2013 71,438 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 71,437 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 71,036 miles

Both front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

Slight play in steering on nearside

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 71,015 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

Slight play in steering on nearside

Pass 12 Feb 2011 70,534 miles

Number plates slightly deterioted

Slight play on nearside steering

Pass 10 Feb 2010 70,234 miles

Front and rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 Feb 2010 70,234 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Front and rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Feb 2009 69,740 miles

Front and rear number plates in poor condition

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 17 Feb 2009 69,727 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front and rear number plates in poor condition

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 67,279 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 67,279 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 62,851 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 58,299 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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B64 SEL is a 1984 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,191cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 B64 SEL, 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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B64 SEL is a 1984 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 August 1984.

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