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RAZ 1070

1986 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

9,615 mi
Last recorded9,615 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Beetle48,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAZ 1070
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,184cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 9,615 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Back of arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Back of arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2025 9,615 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Back of arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Back of arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 9,332 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 9,049 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 9,040 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2022 8,779 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2022 8,779 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 8,756 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mount under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and inner sill area around jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside running board corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2021 8,414 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 8,414 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2020 8,069 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 7,485 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 6,076 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 4,278 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 2,159 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 551 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 98,954 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 98,888 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 97,250 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 95,640 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 91,919 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 86,974 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 82,430 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 77,670 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 77,670 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Upper Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 72,242 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 66,643 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight 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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RAZ 1070 is a 1986 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,184cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 RAZ 1070, 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

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What year was RAZ 1070 registered?

RAZ 1070 is a 1986 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 August 1986.

Is RAZ 1070 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAZ 1070 shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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