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VRR 243G

1969 Volkswagen Bettle

Beige Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,116 mi
Last recorded80,116 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 1969 Volkswagen Bettle76,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRR 243G
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBettle
Year1969
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 80,116 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 78,425 miles

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis rear body bolts lose (6.1.B.1a)

Fail 10 Oct 2015 78,417 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis rear body bolts lose (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 76,298 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Oct 2014 76,298 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 70,923 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 67,084 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 67,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 67,012 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Jan 2012 67,012 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bettle?

Based on 1,648 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
697
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
194
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 139
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 115
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 74
position lamp(s) not working 68
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 65
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VRR 243G is a 1969 Volkswagen Bettle in Beige with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1969 Volkswagen Bettle models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 76,492 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 Bettle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VRR 243G, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Bettle typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 57 years old, this Volkswagen Bettle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VRR 243G registered?

VRR 243G is a 1969 Volkswagen Bettle, first registered on 1 April 1969.

Is VRR 243G safe to buy?

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