MOT Status
ValidMileage
61,608 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased or undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))
slight engine oil leak from o/s rocker tubes
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Ball joint has slight play drop-arm (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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RRN 238K is a 1985 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.
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 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 RRN 238K, 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.
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What year was RRN 238K registered?
RRN 238K is a 1985 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 January 1985.
Is RRN 238K safe to buy?
The MOT history for RRN 238K shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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