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C538 XRT

1985 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

20,326 mi
Last recorded20,326 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Beetle41,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC538 XRT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 20,326 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2022 20,292 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up (import) (4.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 19,829 miles

small amount of play n/s/f wheel bearing.

Fail 13 Apr 2021 19,827 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

small amount of play n/s/f wheel bearing.

Pass 1 May 2019 19,290 miles

All under vechile is covered in under sill

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 16,804 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 12,552 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 12,520 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross member front suspension (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

corroaded hole osf wheel arch

Pass 4 Mar 2016 11,105 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 11,030 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play Pinch bolt excessive movement (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Corrosion to inner wheel arch/sill

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 5,706 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 5,689 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 16 May 2013 3,476 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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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C538 XRT is a 1985 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 C538 XRT, 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 C538 XRT registered?

C538 XRT is a 1985 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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