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BUR 946S

1984 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2014
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

70,649 mi
Last recorded70,649 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2013
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Beetle42,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUR 946S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2013 70,649 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all tyres cracking

Fail 20 Nov 2013 70,649 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all tyres cracking

Pass 15 Aug 2012 70,117 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 70,117 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 69,246 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 69,244 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Fail 12 Jul 2011 69,242 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BUR 946S is a 1984 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 BUR 946S, 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 BUR 946S?

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What year was BUR 946S registered?

BUR 946S is a 1984 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 April 1984.

Is BUR 946S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BUR 946S shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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