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C28 MJX

1985 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

46,708 mi
Last recorded46,708 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Beetle41,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC28 MJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 46,708 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 46,677 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 46,677 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 46,643 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 46,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

all wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated

Pass 16 Aug 2012 46,340 miles

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

all wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated

Fail 3 Oct 2011 46,312 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Oct 2010 39,598 miles

front gear box mounting worn.

Fail 22 Sep 2010 39,598 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

front gear box mounting worn.

Pass 26 Sep 2009
Fail 26 Sep 2009 32,426 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 24,716 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 24,716 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 16,832 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 8,789 miles

advise replacement of front suspension ball joints

Fail 21 Aug 2006 8,783 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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C28 MJX is a 1985 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C28 MJX, 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 C28 MJX registered?

C28 MJX is a 1985 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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