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BTR 919B

1963 Volkswagen Beatle

Green Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,842 mi
Last recorded59,842 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTR 919B
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeatle
Year1963
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2016 59,842 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play in N/S Front upper suspension joint

Fail 1 Jul 2016 59,828 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play in N/S Front upper suspension joint

Pass 29 Jun 2015 59,332 miles

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

slight imbalance on front brakes

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beatle?

Based on 1,186 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
564
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 92
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 83
Stop lamp not working 58
position lamp(s) not working 49
Horn not working 42
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BTR 919B is a 1963 Volkswagen Beatle in Green with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beatle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BTR 919B, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beatle typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 63 years old, this Volkswagen Beatle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BTR 919B registered?

BTR 919B is a 1963 Volkswagen Beatle, first registered on 21 June 1963.

Is BTR 919B safe to buy?

The MOT history for BTR 919B shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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