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BNO 486X

1981 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,724 mi
Last recorded54,724 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2009
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Beetle45,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNO 486X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2009 54,724 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 53,571 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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BNO 486X is a 1981 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 45,021 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 BNO 486X, 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 45 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BNO 486X?

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What year was BNO 486X registered?

BNO 486X is a 1981 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is BNO 486X safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNO 486X 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.

Does BNO 486X have outstanding finance?

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