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3K8685

1955 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1914cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

7,165 mi
Last recorded7,165 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 1955 Volkswagen Beetle29,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3K8685
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1955
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,914cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2015 7,165 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the front (1.4.C.1b)

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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3K8685 is a 1955 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,914cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1955 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 29,964 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 3K8685, 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 71 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 3K8685 registered?

3K8685 is a 1955 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 September 1955.

Is 3K8685 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3K8685 shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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