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C793 MVH

1986 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

68,541 mi
Last recorded68,541 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Beetle48,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC793 MVH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 68,541 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 68,743 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2025 68,417 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2024 68,332 miles

Front brake pipes coated in grease/paint

Nearside Rear brake pipes coated in grease/paint

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2023 67,972 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 67,780 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 67,292 miles

Nearside Front radius arm slight movement / requires geasing

Pass 17 Jun 2020 66,643 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 66,180 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 65,209 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 62,307 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 60,336 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 57,792 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 56,347 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 56,347 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 54,109 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 48,802 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 45,677 miles

Offside Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 42,544 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 38,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front & rear suspension units,subframes & mount areas corroded

n/s/f seat belt slow to re-coil

screen washers & wipers poor

Pass 13 Jul 2006 38,866 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 38,866 miles

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

Nearside Front 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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C793 MVH is a 1986 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 C793 MVH, 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 C793 MVH registered?

C793 MVH is a 1986 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 March 1986.

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