MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
41,648 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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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.
Does BOE 78T have outstanding finance?
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