MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
27,450 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Whole of underbody and suspension has corrosion
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside indicator cancelation inoperative
Offside and nearside floors corroding under vehicle
Offside front and nearside front door post to floor and outer sills corroded and holed
Offside front fdloor and outer sill corroded and holed at wheel arch area
Front wiring loom all hanging loose near to petrol tank. under bonnet area
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
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B246 OPF is a 1985 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 B246 OPF, 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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What year was B246 OPF registered?
B246 OPF is a 1985 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1985.
Is B246 OPF safe to buy?
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