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B574 FAV

1985 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

97,506 mi
Last recorded97,506 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2007
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Beetle41,702 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB574 FAV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2007 97,506 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 31 Oct 2006 97,497 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2005 96,798 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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B574 FAV is a 1985 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 B574 FAV, 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 B574 FAV registered?

B574 FAV is a 1985 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 April 1985.

Is B574 FAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B574 FAV shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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