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C798 BNA

1985 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

37,997 mi
Last recorded37,997 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Beetle41,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC798 BNA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 37,997 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 37,991 miles

NSR jacking point is corroded at lower sill skin

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2014 37,983 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 37,404 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 36,908 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 36,908 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 36,768 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 27 Oct 2011 36,755 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2011 36,735 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 35,079 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 27,616 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2008 19,653 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 13,643 miles

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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C798 BNA is a 1985 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 C798 BNA, 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 C798 BNA registered?

C798 BNA is a 1985 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 September 1985.

Is C798 BNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C798 BNA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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