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C835 MDS

1985 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

16,625 mi
Last recorded16,625 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Beetle41,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC835 MDS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,184cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 16,625 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 12,974 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 12,974 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 9,821 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 9,803 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

suggest having the bike rack removed when not in use

underside covered in thick underseal

Pass 25 Feb 2014 7,803 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 7,251 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 757 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 75,227 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 55,712 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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C835 MDS is a 1985 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,184cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 C835 MDS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C835 MDS registered?

C835 MDS is a 1985 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C835 MDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C835 MDS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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