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BRD 961T

1979 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,735 mi
Last recorded24,735 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2009
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Beetle41,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRD 961T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2009 24,735 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 23,004 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 22,995 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2005 84,211 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 961T is a 1979 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BRD 961T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BRD 961T registered?

BRD 961T is a 1979 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is BRD 961T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRD 961T shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BRD 961T have outstanding finance?

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