MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,765 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive to high (7.3.B.1a)
Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. nearside front (1.8)
Headlamp insecure offsidefront glass detached (1.7.3)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)
Offside Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front chassis rusty.
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside front wheelbearing noisy.
Offside running board corroded.
Offside wiper blade split.
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear inner arches corroded.
Spare wheel well corroded.
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Front chassis rusty.
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside front wheelbearing noisy.
Offside running board corroded.
Offside wiper blade split.
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear inner arches corroded.
Spare wheel well corroded.
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
headlamps dim
rear inner wings slightly corroded
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B889 MKP is a 1984 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 B889 MKP, 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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B889 MKP is a 1984 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 December 1984.
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