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C893 RCU

1986 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

55,247 mi
Last recorded55,247 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Beetle48,532 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC893 RCU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 55,247 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 55,247 miles

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

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 55,242 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

general wear/play to ffront suspension/steering

some corrosion to under body(front near fail)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 55,242 miles

general wear/play to ffront suspension/steering

some corrosion to under body(front near fail)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 54,752 miles

both no plates poor condition

Pass 14 Oct 2009 54,739 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 52,685 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 54,454 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2007 54,454 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 51,004 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2006 50,992 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

ALL HUBS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

CORROSION AROUND FRONT BOOT FLOORING OF VEHICLE

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

N/S/FRONT MIRROR GLASS MISSING

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Aug 2006 50,992 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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C893 RCU is a 1986 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 C893 RCU, 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 C893 RCU registered?

C893 RCU is a 1986 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C893 RCU safe to buy?

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