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MDP 566K

1984 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

14,645 mi
Last recorded14,645 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Beetle42,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDP 566K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 14,645 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all four drive shaft boot clips in poor condition

slight play in steering box

Pass 7 May 2015 14,017 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 14,017 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 May 2014 12,790 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 May 2014 12,784 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 12,691 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 12,609 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 12,607 miles

Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 11,889 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 11,889 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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MDP 566K is a 1984 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1984 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 42,491 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 MDP 566K, 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 42 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 MDP 566K registered?

MDP 566K is a 1984 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 March 1984.

Is MDP 566K safe to buy?

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