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C716 TFL

1985 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

14,036 mi
Last recorded14,036 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Beetle41,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC716 TFL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 14,036 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

HEAVY UNDERSEAL TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Nearside Rear SUBFRAME TO FLOOR CORRODED

Offside Front INNER ARCH TO FLOOR CORRODED AND HOLLED

Offside Front INNER ARCH TO FLOOR HOLLED AND CORRODED

Offside Front JACKING POINT TO FLOOR CORRODED

Offside Front JACKING POINT TO FLOOR CORRODED

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE AND ALL COMPONANT PARTS VERY RUSTED AND CORODED

Pass 21 Mar 2024 12,103 miles

HEAVEY UNDERSEAL TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Nearside Front INNER ARCH TO FLOOR HOLLED AND CORRODED

Nearside Front JACKING POINT CORRODED AND HOLED

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front JACKING POINT CORRODED AND HOLED

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE AND ALL COMPONANT PARTS VERY CORRODED

Fail 20 Mar 2024 12,103 miles

Floor excessively deteriorated N/S FRONT AND REAR (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

HEAVEY UNDERSEAL TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Nearside Front INNER ARCH TO FLOOR HOLLED AND CORRODED

Nearside Front JACKING POINT CORRODED AND HOLED

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front JACKING POINT CORRODED AND HOLED

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE AND ALL COMPONANT PARTS VERY CORRODED

Pass 29 Dec 2020 10,018 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill \ floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both n/s and o/s axle mount area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 7,697 miles

Offside Front floor has excessive corrosion not within a prescribed area

Fail 3 Dec 2019 7,673 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front floor has excessive corrosion mot within a prescribed area

Pass 26 Nov 2018 102,396 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 99,861 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 99,861 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear split pin missing out of drive shaft crown nut

Offside Rear split pin missing out of the drive shaft crown nut

Pass 27 Jul 2016 98,012 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 96,517 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 96,517 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 94,652 miles

nearside & offside front floor to chassis outside perscbed area is excessiely corred

Fail 13 Nov 2013 94,652 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside & offside front floor to chassis outside perscbed area is excessiely corred

Pass 25 Jan 2013 90,424 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion in the nearside front inner wing NOT within 30 cm of a prescribed area

corrosion in the offside front inner wing NOT within 30 cm of a prescribed area

Fail 18 Dec 2012 90,620 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion in nearside front inner wing NOT within 30 cm of a prescribed area

corrosion in offside front inner wing NOT within 30 cm of a prescribed area

different size tyres on the front axle to the rear axle

travel in foot brake

Pass 4 Nov 2011 88,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 28 Oct 2011 86,048 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 80,026 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 79,877 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Sep 2009 73,921 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Sep 2009 73,921 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Sep 2008 67,984 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 67,983 miles

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

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

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 60,965 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 56,928 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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C716 TFL is a 1985 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 C716 TFL, 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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C716 TFL is a 1985 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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