MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,597 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
suspension very low
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
suspension very low
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VKJ 868H is a 1984 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 VKJ 868H, 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.
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What year was VKJ 868H registered?
VKJ 868H is a 1984 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 April 1984.
Is VKJ 868H safe to buy?
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