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B889 MKP

1984 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

59,765 mi
Last recorded59,765 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Beetle42,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB889 MKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 59,765 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2016 59,753 miles

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)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 59,714 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 584,652 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 56,306 miles

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)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 56,296 miles

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)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 53,473 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 53,437 miles

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)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 50,777 miles

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.

Fail 30 Jun 2009 50,775 miles

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.

Pass 11 Jun 2008 47,578 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 44,684 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 44,683 miles

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

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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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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What year was B889 MKP registered?

B889 MKP is a 1984 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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