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OGC 986D

1992 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

11,897 mi
Last recorded11,897 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Beetle50,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOGC 986D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 11,897 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 11,191 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal both sides to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle heavily under-sealed

Fail 23 Jul 2019 11,191 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting bulk head area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting bulk head area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective belt jammed (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component slightly loose bolt at rear near shocker (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component slightly loose bolt at rear near shocker (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal both sides to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle heavily under-sealed

Pass 19 Jul 2018 10,962 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 10,721 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 10,721 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 10,339 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 19 Jul 2016 10,338 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2015 10,113 miles

corrosion to under body

oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2015 10,113 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to under body

oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2014 995 miles

Oil leak

signs of slight underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2011 9,777 miles

Both front headlamps beams imperfect. Aim level and not dazzling.

Floor pans have surface rust.

Front spare wheel well has rust. No holes. Stood up to tapping with MOT hammer.

Oil leak.

Windscreen has chip within zone A. Less than 10mm across.

Pass 12 Aug 2010 9,254 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 8,473 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 7,290 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 6 Aug 2009 7,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2008 6,347 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 6,946 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both inner sills have corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2007 5,932 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 4,876 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 4,876 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (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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OGC 986D is a 1992 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1992 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 50,962 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 OGC 986D, 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 34 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OGC 986D registered?

OGC 986D is a 1992 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 April 1992.

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