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C154 RNN

1986 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

30,544 mi
Last recorded30,544 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Beetle48,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC154 RNN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 30,544 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 30,472 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 30,472 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 30,465 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 30,464 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 30,464 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

horn has little tone

Pass 16 Aug 2012 30,100 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 28,784 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 28,773 miles

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)

handbrake travel

offside rear tyre cracking outer sidewall

Pass 18 Jun 2010 28,051 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 28,048 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 27,314 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 26,521 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Jun 2007 26,143 miles

both front brake hoses slightly twisted

fuel pipes at front starting to perish

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 3 Apr 2006 25,270 miles

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ONB FRONT BRAKES

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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C154 RNN is a 1986 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 C154 RNN, 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 C154 RNN registered?

C154 RNN is a 1986 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 June 1986.

Is C154 RNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C154 RNN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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