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D512 TTV

1986 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

75,912 mi
Last recorded75,912 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Beetle48,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD512 TTV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2021 75,912 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 75,412 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 75,159 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 May 2018 75,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2017 74,654 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2017 74,654 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2016 74,615 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis to floor cracked and corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering system fouling fouling suspension on full lock (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 73,320 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2015 72,013 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 70,515 miles

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

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

both front tyres are perished

fog light lens cracked

nearside rear chassis corroded

offside rear chassis corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2013 70,515 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

both front tyres are perished

fog light lens cracked

nearside rear chassis corroded

offside rear chassis corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2012 64,472 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 63,499 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 61,587 miles

o/s/f bodywork damaged

o/s/r tyre is damaged

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

Fail 25 Aug 2007 61,587 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

o/s/f bodywork damaged

o/s/r tyre is damaged

Pass 16 Aug 2006 57,110 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 57,110 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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D512 TTV is a 1986 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 D512 TTV, 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 D512 TTV registered?

D512 TTV is a 1986 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 August 1986.

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