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RWE 469E

1985 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

10,891 mi
Last recorded10,891 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Beetle41,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWE 469E
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 10,891 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 10,880 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 10,868 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 10,861 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 10,847 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 10,823 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 10,804 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 10,775 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 10,717 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 10,452 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 10,205 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 10,110 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 10,110 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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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RWE 469E is a 1985 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 RWE 469E, 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

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What year was RWE 469E registered?

RWE 469E is a 1985 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 June 1985.

Is RWE 469E safe to buy?

The MOT history for RWE 469E shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RWE 469E have outstanding finance?

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