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1032 RZ

1986 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

46,281 mi
Last recorded46,281 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Beetle48,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1032 RZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 46,281 miles

both rear tyres cracking between tread

Fail 25 Jul 2016 46,279 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres cracking between tread

Pass 15 Jul 2015 43,835 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 43,831 miles

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

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 43,031 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 43,002 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 41,899 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 41,896 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 40,227 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 40,227 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Fail 8 Aug 2008 40,205 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

N/S/F TYRE HAS DAMAGE TO THE SIDE WALL NOT AFFECTING THE MOT AT THIS POINT

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/F TYRE HAS DAMAGE TO THE SIDE WALL NOT AFFECTING THE MOT AT THIS POINT

O/S/R TYRE HAS DAMAGE TO THE SIDE WALL NOT AFFECTING THE MOT AT THIS POINT

SPARE TYRE IS CUT TO CORDS

Pass 26 Jul 2007 33,180 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 33,178 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Service 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.

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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1032 RZ is a 1986 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1986 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 48,532 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 1032 RZ, 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 40 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 1032 RZ registered?

1032 RZ is a 1986 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 June 1986.

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