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OGV 186P

1986 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2012
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,137 mi
Last recorded68,137 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2011
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Beetle48,532 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOGV 186P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 23 Jun 2011 68,137 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 67,527 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

engine front gaurd loose

nearside front floor corner getting rusted

Pass 8 Jul 2008 66,205 miles

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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OGV 186P is a 1986 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 OGV 186P, 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

How do I check the history of OGV 186P?

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What year was OGV 186P registered?

OGV 186P is a 1986 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 July 1986.

Is OGV 186P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OGV 186P shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OGV 186P have outstanding finance?

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