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B887 XOW

1984 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

94,535 mi
Last recorded94,535 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Beetle42,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB887 XOW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 94,535 miles

Nearside sill corroded, not structual

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to all inner wheel arch areas

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

spare wheel carrier (underside) corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2022 94,543 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch area corroded.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to n/s outer sill and jacking point , non structual.

n/s headlamp area corroded.

spare wheel carrier corroded.

Pass 23 Sep 2021 94,540 miles

corrosion to both front jacking point areas

corrosion to nearside front headlamp area

general vehicle corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2020 94,524 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL and over 10yrs old. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 94,488 miles

All tyres over 10yrs old.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 94,368 miles

door steps corroded

rust & corrosion in various places

Fail 4 Apr 2018 94,367 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating run out (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

door steps corroded

rust & corrosion in various places

Pass 27 Mar 2017 94,127 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside step corroded

Offside Front floor pan corroded

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

both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

corrosion to front spare wheel area

rear tyre(s) perished

Pass 6 Apr 2016 93,919 miles

Corrosion to front body work (spare wheel area)

Front and rear brakes juddering sightly

Nearside Step corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 93,919 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Corrosion to front body work (spare wheel area)

Front and rear brakes juddering sightly

Nearside Step corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 93,661 miles

Near side step corroded

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 93,661 miles

Near side step corroded

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 93,418 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

o/s front floor corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2014 93,409 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

o/s front floor corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2013 93,071 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front bumper mounts area slight corrosion

Pass 13 Apr 2012 92,565 miles

front wipers smeary

engine and gearbox oil stained

play in offside front lower ball joint(strong advise)

rear antiroll bar link arm bushes worn(strong advise)

slight play in nearside track rod end(strong advise)

underside corrosion evident

very slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 11 Apr 2012 92,565 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

engine and gearbox oil stained

front wipers smeary

play in offside front lower ball joint(strong advise)

rear antiroll bar link arm bushes worn(strong advise)

slight play in nearside track rod end(strong advise)

underside corrosion evident

very slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 1 Apr 2011 91,874 miles

Car made before date of reg, rear fog light not fitted as standard

Engine mounts worn

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

Front registration plate slightly insecure

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

Weight for this car should be approx 1000kg. VT 40 says 1350kg

Fail 1 Apr 2011 91,874 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine mounts worn

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

Front registration plate slightly insecure

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 91,137 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front number plate insecure.

Pass 14 Apr 2009 90,168 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 90,166 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 89,004 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres, side walls slightly perished.

Pass 30 Mar 2007 87,648 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 86,498 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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B887 XOW is a 1984 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 B887 XOW, 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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B887 XOW is a 1984 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1984.

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