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BOE 78T

1979 Volkswagen Beetle

Brown Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

41,648 mi
Last recorded41,648 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Beetle41,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOE 78T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 41,648 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 40,700 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 40,700 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All x4 tyres deteriorated/cracking

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 38,705 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 37,294 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 36,838 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 36,838 miles

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 35,048 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 33,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 33,037 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 31,004 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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BOE 78T is a 1979 Volkswagen Beetle in Brown with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 41,458 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 BOE 78T, 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 47 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BOE 78T registered?

BOE 78T is a 1979 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 January 1979.

Is BOE 78T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BOE 78T shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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