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EPY 296L

1985 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,261 mi
Last recorded92,261 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Beetle41,702 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPY 296L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2015 92,261 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 93,666 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 93,514 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 93,514 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

steering box has slight movement between sector shaft and drop arm

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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EPY 296L is a 1985 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EPY 296L, 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

How do I check the history of EPY 296L?

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What year was EPY 296L registered?

EPY 296L is a 1985 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 March 1985.

Is EPY 296L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EPY 296L shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EPY 296L have outstanding finance?

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