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B463 PLU

1985 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

63,585 mi
Last recorded63,585 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Beetle41,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB463 PLU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,184cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 63,585 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 63,539 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 63,470 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 63,418 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 63,323 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 63,180 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 62,784 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 61,961 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 61,225 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 60,314 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 59,526 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 58,620 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 56,562 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 54,854 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 53,862 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 53,860 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 51,774 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 51,770 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 49,846 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 47,291 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 44,374 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 42,164 miles

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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B463 PLU is a 1985 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,184cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 B463 PLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B463 PLU registered?

B463 PLU is a 1985 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 August 1985.

Is B463 PLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B463 PLU shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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