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VRT 621

1987 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,743 mi
Last recorded80,743 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Beetle46,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRT 621
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 80,743 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 80,717 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 80,619 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 23 May 2015 80,619 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 80,560 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 80,297 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2012 79,382 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 78,921 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 May 2010 78,655 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 May 2010 78,655 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 78,483 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 78,472 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 78,445 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 76,992 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 74,991 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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VRT 621 is a 1987 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1987 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 46,595 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 VRT 621, 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 39 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VRT 621 registered?

VRT 621 is a 1987 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 February 1987.

Is VRT 621 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRT 621 shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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