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VBY 866L

1984 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

33,729 mi
Last recorded33,729 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Beetle42,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBY 866L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 33,729 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 32,288 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 31,558 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 30,709 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 30,435 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 30,253 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 29,762 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 29,750 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 27,723 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 26,388 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 26,388 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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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VBY 866L is a 1984 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1984 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 42,491 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 VBY 866L, 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 42 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 VBY 866L registered?

VBY 866L is a 1984 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 August 1984.

Is VBY 866L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VBY 866L shows 11 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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