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OIG 1641

1986 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

48,601 mi
Last recorded48,601 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Beetle48,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIG 1641
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 48,601 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 48,601 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 48,575 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 48,468 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 48,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2014 15,525 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 15,525 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 22,957 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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OIG 1641 is a 1986 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OIG 1641, 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.

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What year was OIG 1641 registered?

OIG 1641 is a 1986 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 August 1986.

Is OIG 1641 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OIG 1641 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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