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BTX 38T

1979 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,702 mi
Last recorded24,702 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Beetle41,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTX 38T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 24,702 miles

Offside Rear hub seal leaking on to back plate not brakes at time of test

Fail 3 Aug 2018 24,702 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear hub seal leaking on to back plate not brakes at time of test

Pass 27 Jun 2009 22,998 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear brakes recording slight imbalance when tested

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Jun 2009 22,998 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear brakes recording slight imbalance when tested

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 21,543 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 59,203 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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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BTX 38T is a 1979 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BTX 38T, 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 BTX 38T registered?

BTX 38T is a 1979 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is BTX 38T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BTX 38T shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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