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B946 HVO

1984 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,738 mi
Last recorded46,738 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Beetle42,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB946 HVO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,184cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 46,738 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 46,722 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 46,554 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 46,553 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 46,356 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 46,356 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2010 46,271 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 46,073 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 45,842 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 46,715 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 46,715 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 May 2006 45,001 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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B946 HVO is a 1984 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,184cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B946 HVO, 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 B946 HVO registered?

B946 HVO is a 1984 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 December 1984.

Is B946 HVO safe to buy?

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