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MGW 239D

1966 Volkswagen Bettle

Beige Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

53,188 mi
Last recorded53,188 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 1966 Volkswagen Bettle50,043 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGW 239D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBettle
Year1966
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 53,188 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 52,721 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 51,932 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 51,932 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 51,823 miles

Grease nipples missing from front axle - hence NO Grease, making suspension stiff on downward travel.

Headlamp beam patern poor

Trackrod end boots condition poor

Pass 24 Jan 2011 51,311 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

r/h front wiper poor effi

Fail 21 Jan 2011 51,311 miles

Front Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

seats poor codn

Fail 4 Aug 2008 51,304 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside front 'A' pillar to body well corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside front 'A' Pillar to body well corroded

Offside heater pipe well corroded

Oil leak from steering box

Pass 17 May 2007 50,043 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 50,043 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 15 May 2007 50,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2006 48,640 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 48,637 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

excess corrosion floor both sides outside of any prescribed areas

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bettle?

Based on 1,648 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
697
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
194
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 139
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 115
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 74
position lamp(s) not working 68
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 65
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MGW 239D is a 1966 Volkswagen Bettle in Beige with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1966 Volkswagen Bettle models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 50,043 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 Bettle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MGW 239D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Bettle typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 60 years old, this Volkswagen Bettle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MGW 239D is a 1966 Volkswagen Bettle, first registered on 22 April 1966.

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