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C794 MVH

1986 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

33,730 mi
Last recorded33,730 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2013
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Beetle48,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC794 MVH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2013 33,730 miles

N/s/r boot floor corroded/holed - outside prescribed area

O/s sill corroded - outside prescribed area

O/s/f lower bulkhead starting to corrode

Rear shock absorber operation poor

Fail 10 Sep 2013 33,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

N/s/r boot floor corroded/holed - outside prescribed area

O/s sill corroded - outside prescribed area

O/s/f lower bulkhead starting to corrode

Rear shock absorber operation poor

Pass 25 Oct 2012 25,104 miles

O/s/r sill slight corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2011 16,216 miles

O/s/r & n/s/r sills starting to corrode

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Nov 2010 7,065 miles

Slight corrosion on n/s/r floorpan close to axle mount

Pass 10 Nov 2009 99,197 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 99,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 92,880 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 88,312 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 88,312 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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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C794 MVH is a 1986 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 C794 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C794 MVH registered?

C794 MVH is a 1986 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 March 1986.

Is C794 MVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C794 MVH shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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