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B344 CRN

1985 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,798 mi
Last recorded76,798 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Beetle41,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB344 CRN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,184cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 76,798 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 76,775 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed worn to inner cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling suspension arm on full lock (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear chassis/body corroded in front of trailing arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and has play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling suspension arm on full lock (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear chassis/body corroded in front of trailing arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp dipping slightly with indicator on (4.2.3 (c))

n/s and o/s front floor pans corroding weakening at body mounts

n/s and o/s rear axle outers leaking oil on brake back plates

notching in steering when wheel turned lock to lock whilst wheels jacked up in air

slight free play endfloat in steering box spline to linkage

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 6 Nov 2018 75,036 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 72,068 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 70,506 miles

offside rear tyre has slight cracks in sidewall

Fail 1 Oct 2015 70,491 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

offside rear tyre has slight cracks in sidewall

Pass 2 Oct 2014 69,329 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 66,101 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 63,511 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 63,511 miles

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

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

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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B344 CRN is a 1985 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,184cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 B344 CRN, 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 B344 CRN registered?

B344 CRN is a 1985 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B344 CRN safe to buy?

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