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FBY 255H

1986 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1641cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2014
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

10,617 mi
Last recorded10,617 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2013
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Beetle48,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBY 255H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,641cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2013 10,617 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear upper floor pan rusty condition

Fail 11 Nov 2013 10,617 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear upper floor pan rusty condition

Pass 22 Aug 2008 10,592 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2008 10,584 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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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FBY 255H is a 1986 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FBY 255H, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FBY 255H registered?

FBY 255H is a 1986 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 February 1986.

Is FBY 255H safe to buy?

The MOT history for FBY 255H shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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