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B724 XOT

1986 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,320 mi
Last recorded48,320 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Beetle48,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB724 XOT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 48,320 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 48,318 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect image is blurred, (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect image is blurred, (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 48,318 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength holed floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength holed floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength rear sill holed near subframe, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 48,308 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 48,296 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 48,296 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front bottom ball joint boot loose

Pass 18 Jul 2018 48,018 miles

Offside Front tyre , deep cracks in sidewall / tread

Pass 10 Jul 2017 47,770 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 47,373 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 47,352 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 47,397 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 47,141 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 46,865 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 46,549 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 45,365 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2009 44,858 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 44,445 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 44,281 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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B724 XOT is a 1986 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1986 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 48,532 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 B724 XOT, 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 40 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B724 XOT registered?

B724 XOT is a 1986 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 December 1986.

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