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B214 FOG

1985 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2014
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

24,448 mi
Last recorded24,448 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Beetle41,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB214 FOG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,184cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2015 24,448 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 21,870 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 21,870 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 16,788 miles

Corrosion of offside centre floor pan.

Front spare wheel housing corroded on offside corner.

Offside & nearside heat exchanger casings corroding & in poor condition.

Offside rear lamp lens cracked.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 16,788 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion of offside centre floor pan.

Front spare wheel housing corroded on offside corner.

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

Offside & nearside heat exchanger casings corroding & in poor condition.

Offside rear lamp lens cracked.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 12,182 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2011 12,182 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 8,380 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 8,380 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 2,745 miles

Both front seat back tilt mechanisms inoperative.

Fail 14 Jan 2009 2,745 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Both front seat back tilt mechanisms inoperative.

Pass 8 Feb 2008 99,467 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 99,467 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 96,758 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 96,751 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Lower Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside door mirror glass missing.

Pass 23 Jan 2006 93,701 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 93,701 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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B214 FOG is a 1985 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,184cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 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 B214 FOG, 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.

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B214 FOG is a 1985 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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