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Q328DAJ

1986 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,021 mi
Last recorded14,021 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Beetle48,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ328DAJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 14,021 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 14,021 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 11,819 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 10,274 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 10,051 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 9,527 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 9,445 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 9,440 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (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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Q328DAJ is a 1986 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Q328DAJ, 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 Q328DAJ registered?

Q328DAJ is a 1986 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 April 1986.

Is Q328DAJ safe to buy?

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