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SPD 914L

1985 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

35,032 mi
Last recorded35,032 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Beetle41,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPD 914L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 35,032 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 35,022 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play all (5.1.3 (a) (i))

hand brake has little or no reserve travel

passenger seat slight movement

steering damper bolt

Fail 12 Aug 2022 35,015 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL LONG...

MOVEMENT IN STEERING DAMPER BOLT...

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER CHASSIS SILL PANEL... (6.1.1 (d) (i))

PASSENGERS SEAT SLIGHTLY LOOSE...

SLIGHT PLAY IN ALL WHEEL BEARINGS...

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 34,768 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

FRONT FLOOR PAN AREA RUSTY...

HAND BRAKE TRAVEL SLIGHTLY LONG...

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER CHASSIS SILL PANEL... (6.1.1 (d) (i))

PASSENGERS SEAT SLIGHTLY LOOSE...

SLIGHT PLAY IN ALL WHEEL BEARINGS...

STEERING DAMPER BOLT SLIGHTLY LOOSE...

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

Fail 2 Sep 2021 34,768 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

FRONT FLOOR PAN AREA RUSTY...

HAND BRAKE TRAVEL SLIGHTLY LONG...

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER CHASSIS SILL PANEL... (6.1.1 (d) (i))

PASSENGERS SEAT SLIGHTLY LOOSE...

SLIGHT PLAY IN ALL WHEEL BEARINGS...

STEERING DAMPER BOLT SLIGHTLY LOOSE...

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 34,568 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner, Strong advise. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 34,567 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner, Strong advise. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 34,383 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel cap sealing ring split

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 34,383 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel cap sealing ring split

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 33,850 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm outer bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2018 33,850 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm outer bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 33,485 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 32,930 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 32,569 miles

both front seats have movement in pivots

underside slightly corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2015 32,566 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front seats have movement in pivots

underside slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2014 31,929 miles

both front seats have slight movement at pivots

slight corrosion emerging on underside

underside off vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 26 Jul 2013 31,892 miles

front seat runners worn on pivot pins but secure

Fail 25 Jul 2013 31,892 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

underside repairs heavily undersealed

Pass 25 Jul 2012 31,665 miles

cv gaitors perished

free play at steering wheel

oil leak

play in all hubs

play in steering joints

underside of vehicle corroded

underside of vehicle repaired and heavily undersealed

Pass 17 Aug 2009 31,610 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 31,610 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 31,582 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 31,560 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 31,560 miles

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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SPD 914L is a 1985 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SPD 914L, 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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SPD 914L is a 1985 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 June 1985.

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