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Q847RBD

1986 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,562 mi
Last recorded30,562 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Beetle48,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ847RBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 30,562 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

electical wiring insecure

under trays affecting inspection

Pass 11 Jun 2013 6,500 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 6,493 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2012 5,423 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 4,244 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 3,125 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 1,379 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front forks damp

front tyres worn

n/s/r hub damp

Fail 3 Jun 2008 610 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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Q847RBD is a 1986 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,285cc 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 Q847RBD, 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 Q847RBD registered?

Q847RBD is a 1986 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is Q847RBD safe to buy?

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