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C371 VGX

1985 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

42,684 mi
Last recorded42,684 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Beetle41,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC371 VGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 42,684 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 42,677 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 42,531 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 42,464 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 42,444 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2021 42,444 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 42,282 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 41,998 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 41,731 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 40,985 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 39,622 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 38,846 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear brake slow

Pass 1 Jun 2012 38,404 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 37,640 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 37,108 miles

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 8 May 2009 36,962 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 36,954 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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C371 VGX is a 1985 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 C371 VGX, 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

How do I check the history of C371 VGX?

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What year was C371 VGX registered?

C371 VGX is a 1985 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C371 VGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C371 VGX shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C371 VGX have outstanding finance?

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