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B478 RDY

1985 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2013
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

59,238 mi
Last recorded59,238 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2013
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Beetle41,702 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB478 RDY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2013 59,238 miles

Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Front Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2012 57,230 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 57,230 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 Jul 2010 57,316 miles

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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

free play in steering

play in steering rack

Pass 11 Jun 2009 56,669 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007
Fail 23 Apr 2007 56,643 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 53,814 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 53,814 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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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B478 RDY is a 1985 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 B478 RDY, 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 B478 RDY registered?

B478 RDY is a 1985 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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