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B595 MAD

1985 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,928 mi
Last recorded91,928 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Beetle41,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB595 MAD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 91,928 miles

fuel cap seal starting to split

Fail 8 Nov 2018 91,924 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal starting to split

Pass 5 Oct 2017 91,255 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wiper blade catches on windscreen rubber, but still clears the screen

washer work intermittantly

Pass 3 Nov 2016 90,491 miles

washers slow to react

Pass 22 Oct 2015 90,175 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 83,653 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 88,856 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 87,543 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 86,441 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 25 Oct 2010 85,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight move ment in top steering column bush

Pass 25 Oct 2010 85,494 miles

slight move ment in top steering column bush

Pass 5 Nov 2009 84,791 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 84,791 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

slight corrosion starting in both rear inner sills and naerside inner rear wing

Pass 23 Jun 2008 84,070 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

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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B595 MAD is a 1985 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,570cc 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 B595 MAD, 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 B595 MAD registered?

B595 MAD is a 1985 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 May 1985.

Is B595 MAD safe to buy?

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