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BYP 483T

1985 Volkswagen Beetle

Brown Petrol 1570cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,699 mi
Last recorded87,699 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Beetle41,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYP 483T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 87,699 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 86,547 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 85,704 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 85,669 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 83,648 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 82,818 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 81,883 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 81,217 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 80,354 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 78,677 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 78,677 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 78,470 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2014 78,454 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

n/s front door difficult to close

Pass 2 Apr 2013 78,283 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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BYP 483T is a 1985 Volkswagen Beetle in Brown 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 BYP 483T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BYP 483T registered?

BYP 483T is a 1985 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 June 1985.

Is BYP 483T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BYP 483T shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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