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BOC 539B

1995 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

12,813 mi
Last recorded12,813 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Beetle50,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOC 539B
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2014 12,813 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 12,733 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 24 May 2012 12,708 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 31 May 2011 12,553 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 12,402 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 12,347 miles

Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

front nearside offside suspention link pin play becoming excessive

signs of fuel tank leak, fuel pipes becoming corroded

Pass 14 May 2009 11,612 miles

6V electrical system poor

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

front nearside offside suspention link pins play becoming excessive

signs of fuel tank leak, fuel pipes corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2009 11,584 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

electrical system poor, including lights,

front nearside offside suspention linkpins play becoming excessive

signs of fuel tank leak, fuel pipes corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2008 11,253 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

electrical systems including lighting generaly poor

fuel tank corroded signs of fuel leak

screen washers poor

signs of a fluid / oil leak nearside rear brake

Fail 4 Apr 2008 11,176 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

fuel tank corroded signs of fuel leak

signs of brake fluid leak nearside rear brake

Pass 23 Apr 2007 10,818 miles

6v horn poor

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2007 10,808 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

horn poor 6v

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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BOC 539B is a 1995 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1995 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 50,525 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 BOC 539B, 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 31 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BOC 539B registered?

BOC 539B is a 1995 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 November 1995.

Is BOC 539B safe to buy?

The MOT history for BOC 539B shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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