MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
16,421 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BUD 818V is a 1979 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,184cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 BUD 818V, 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
How do I check the history of BUD 818V?
You can check the full history of BUD 818V by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was BUD 818V registered?
BUD 818V is a 1979 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 November 1979.
Is BUD 818V safe to buy?
The MOT history for BUD 818V shows 3 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.
Does BUD 818V have outstanding finance?
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