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FVG 44J

1985 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1641cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

47,195 mi
Last recorded47,195 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Beetle41,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVG 44J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,641cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 47,195 miles

slight corrosion on n/s/r bumper hanger

Fail 24 Aug 2020 47,195 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

drivers seat insecure

slight corrosion on n/s/r bumper hanger

Pass 19 Aug 2019 47,077 miles

Nearside Rear bumper hanger panel slightly corroded

front and rear brake discs corroded

rear tyres close to limit

Fail 19 Aug 2019 47,077 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Bumper likely to become detached n/s/f hanger badly corroded (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bumper likely to become detached n/s/r bumper hanger badly corroded (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear bumper hanger panel slightly corroded

front and rear brake discs corroded

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 13 Aug 2018 46,847 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

n/s/r bumper bracket corroded

o/s door corroded

rear tyres part worn

some corrosion in area of rear bumper mount

Pass 24 Jul 2017 46,396 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint has slight play

Pass 12 Jul 2016 45,958 miles

n/s/r and n/s/f bumper bracket corroeded

n/s/r bumper panel corroded

o/s/f tyre slightly out shape

Pass 26 Jun 2015 45,486 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 45,486 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 44,414 miles

slight corrosion on bumper hanger n/s

Fail 20 Jun 2014 44,414 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering lock stop excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

slight corrosion on bumper hanger n/s

Pass 26 Jul 2013 42,861 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 42,861 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 40,822 miles

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

both rear tyres have sidewall cracking

Fail 25 Jul 2012 40,822 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

both rear tyres have sidewall cracking

Fail 24 May 2011 36,726 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 May 2011 36,726 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 36,995 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 36,992 miles

some corrosion in area of rear n/s bumper panel

Fail 27 Jul 2009 36,992 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 32,849 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 32,849 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 29,216 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 29,216 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

wheels slightly buckled

Pass 26 Jul 2006 20,559 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 20,559 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion in area of rear bumper brackets

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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FVG 44J is a 1985 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 FVG 44J, 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.

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What year was FVG 44J registered?

FVG 44J is a 1985 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 May 1985.

Is FVG 44J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FVG 44J shows 26 tests with a 57.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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