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BRD 780T

1979 Volkswagen Beetle

Bronze Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

37,075 mi
Last recorded37,075 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Beetle41,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRD 780T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1979
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 37,075 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 34,473 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2017 32,550 miles

Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 32,550 miles

Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 30,621 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 29,280 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 29,278 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 28,885 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 28,885 miles

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

Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 28,603 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 28,312 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 28,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 26,110 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 27,919 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 27,919 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 27,833 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 27,833 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 27,689 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 27,689 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 May 2007 27,173 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 26,146 miles
Pass 31 May 2005 25,652 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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BRD 780T is a 1979 Volkswagen Beetle in Bronze with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 BRD 780T, 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 BRD 780T registered?

BRD 780T is a 1979 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 March 1979.

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