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B791 BFJ

1984 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,237 mi
Last recorded60,237 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2010
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Beetle42,491 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB791 BFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2010 60,237 miles

n/s/r brake back plate damp

Fail 11 Feb 2010 60,233 miles

Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Battery insecure

n/s/r brake back plate damp

rear fog warning light can not be seen from drivers seat

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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B791 BFJ is a 1984 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B791 BFJ, 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 B791 BFJ registered?

B791 BFJ is a 1984 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1984.

Is B791 BFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B791 BFJ shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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