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BRD 123T

1984 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,813 mi
Last recorded47,813 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Beetle42,491 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRD 123T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 47,813 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 47,802 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 47,802 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 47,333 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN ALL WHEEL BEARINGS...

Fail 15 Jun 2016 47,317 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working ON ALL THE TIME... (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis TWO OFFSIDE BOLTS MISSING AND SOME LOOSE ONE NEARSIDE BOLT MISSING... (6.1.B.1a)

SLIGHT PLAY IN ALL WHEEL BEARINGS...

Pass 11 Dec 2015 47,240 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 47,124 miles

1/ no rear seats fitted at the time of the test.

3/ this vehicle is a left hand drive.

4/ running boards not fitted at time of test.

fuel flap missing at time of test.

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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BRD 123T is a 1984 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,570cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BRD 123T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BRD 123T?

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What year was BRD 123T registered?

BRD 123T is a 1984 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 July 1984.

Is BRD 123T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRD 123T shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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