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BVG 334E

1985 Volkswagen Beetle

Cream Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

79,927 mi
Last recorded79,927 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Beetle41,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVG 334E
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 79,927 miles

Nearside Rear Jacking point/inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Jacking point/inner sill corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2022 79,680 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spare wheel well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 79,680 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spare wheel well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Fail 26 May 2022 79,576 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected both rear (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator missing front both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested due to engine falt (8.2.1.2 (d))

Emissions not tested due to engine falt (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Position lamp not working and rear (all) (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2020 79,507 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 79,061 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 78,997 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 78,880 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 78,673 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 78,498 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 78,114 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 77,965 miles

vehicle suspension has been modified and lowered

Fail 23 Aug 2013 77,952 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

vehicle suspension has been modified and lowered

Pass 29 Oct 2010 76,699 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Oct 2010 76,688 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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BVG 334E is a 1985 Volkswagen Beetle in Cream with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BVG 334E, 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 BVG 334E registered?

BVG 334E is a 1985 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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