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OTX 847X

1985 Volkswagen Beetle

Purple Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,172 mi
Last recorded41,172 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2011
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Beetle41,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOTX 847X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1985
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2011 41,172 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Offside Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

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

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 41,075 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 40,742 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 40,742 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 40,489 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 40,458 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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OTX 847X is a 1985 Volkswagen Beetle in Purple with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OTX 847X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OTX 847X?

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What year was OTX 847X registered?

OTX 847X is a 1985 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 June 1985.

Is OTX 847X safe to buy?

The MOT history for OTX 847X shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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