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B26 DAJ

1985 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

15,775 mi
Last recorded15,775 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Beetle41,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB26 DAJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,184cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 15,775 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 14,576 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 10,113 miles
Pass 29 May 2017 9,667 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 8,395 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion at jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 8,327 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

advise n/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 27 Jan 2015 7,095 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 7,093 miles

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

Nearside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 4,509 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 98,279 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 91,612 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 86,952 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2005 79,954 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2005 79,954 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.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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B26 DAJ is a 1985 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,184cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 B26 DAJ, 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 B26 DAJ registered?

B26 DAJ is a 1985 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B26 DAJ safe to buy?

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