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AYA 36K

1986 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

13,229 mi
Last recorded13,229 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Beetle48,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYA 36K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 13,229 miles

both rear tyres perished and cracked

Fail 27 Jun 2016 13,229 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

both rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 1 May 2015 12,986 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 12,489 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 12,452 miles

Nearside Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 11,405 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 11,347 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 10,919 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front fuel hoses perished

Pass 7 Apr 2010 10,567 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 1 Apr 2010 10,524 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 25 Mar 2009 9,386 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2007 8,958 miles

Slight play in all four wheel bearings

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 May 2006 8,415 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 8,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight engine oil leak

Slight play in steering column

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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AYA 36K is a 1986 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AYA 36K, 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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AYA 36K is a 1986 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 February 1986.

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