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ADZ 13

1985 Volkswagen Beetle

Cream Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,682 mi
Last recorded81,682 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Beetle41,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADZ 13
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 81,682 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 81,669 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 81,653 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 81,653 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 81,643 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2010 816,433 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 81,633 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 81,615 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front brake hose insecure

Pass 21 Sep 2006 80,036 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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ADZ 13 is a 1985 Volkswagen Beetle in Cream with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1985 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 41,702 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 ADZ 13, 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 41 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ADZ 13?

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What year was ADZ 13 registered?

ADZ 13 is a 1985 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 June 1985.

Is ADZ 13 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADZ 13 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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