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BYN 894T

1979 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

45,119 mi
Last recorded45,119 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Beetle41,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYN 894T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,184cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 45,119 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 45,117 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2024 45,095 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 45,086 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 45,084 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 45,071 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 45,021 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 44,996 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 44,943 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 44,930 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2018 44,930 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 44,908 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 44,876 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 44,757 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 44,757 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 44,498 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 44,498 miles

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 44,161 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 43,886 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 43,705 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 43,531 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 43,341 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2008 43,312 miles

offside rear tyre cracking between treads and nearing limit

Pass 12 Mar 2007 43,220 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 43,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 43,157 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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BYN 894T is a 1979 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,184cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BYN 894T, 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 BYN 894T registered?

BYN 894T is a 1979 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1979.

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The MOT history for BYN 894T shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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