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WGP 124R

1986 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1695cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

49,000 mi
Last recorded49,000 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Beetle48,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGP 124R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,695cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 49,000 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 48,939 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 48,937 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 May 2017 48,697 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 48,565 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion severe in some places (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 48,500 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 48,489 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

tread depths: n/s/f on 6mm, o/s/f on 4mm, both rear on 7mm.

tyre size: 195/65/15 91V.

Pass 10 Aug 2012 48,448 miles

n/s/f seat tipping faulty, slight play in steeing colimn bush, corrosion forming to o/s/r brake hose metal ferrule, corrosion forming to o/s and n/s rear chassis by rear suspension mounting points,

tyre tread depths; n/s/f 6.5mm, o/s/f 4.0mm, both rear 7.0mm, 195/65/15 91v,

Fail 9 Aug 2012 48,448 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f seat tipping faulty, slight play in steeing colimn bush, corrosion forming to o/s/r brake hose metal ferrule, corrosion forming to o/s and n/s rear chassis by rear suspension mounting points,

tyre tread depths; n/s/f 6.5mm, o/s/f 4.0mm, both rear 7.0mm, 195/65/15 91v,

Pass 1 Aug 2011 48,335 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

corrosion to n/s/f floor pan

slight play to both rear wheel bearings

tyre tread depths n/s/f 6mm o/s/f 4mm both rear 7mm 195/65r15 91v n/s/f 88h

Fail 13 Jul 2011 48,334 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

corrosion to n/s/f floor pan

slight play both rear wheel bearings

tyre tread depths n/s/f 6mm o/s/f 4mm both rear 7mm 195/65r15 91v n/s/f 88h

Pass 1 Jul 2010 48,151 miles

corrosion forming to both sill panels and n/s/f floor pan.

rear fog light not fitted.

tread depths: n/s/f on 6mm, o/s/f on 5mm, n/s/r on 7.5mm, o/s/r on 7mm.

tyre size: 195/60/15 88h.

Fail 28 Jun 2010 48,151 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion forming to both sill panels and n/s/f floor pan.

rear fog light not fitted.

tread depths: n/s/f on 6mm, o/s/f on 5mm, n/s/r on 7.5mm, o/s/r on 7mm.

tyre size: 195/60/15 88h.

Pass 2 Jul 2009 48,032 miles

corrosion forming to front of chassis.

n/s/f susspension top mount has slight play.

tyre size: 195/65/15H.

Fail 30 Jun 2009 48,032 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

corrosion forming to front of chassis.

n/s/f susspension top mount has slight play.

tread depths: both front on 6mm, both rear on 4mm.

tyre size: 195/65/15H.

Pass 18 Jun 2008 47,861 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 47,868 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake discs slightly scored

both front seat belts slow on recoil

corrosion to o/s/f anti-roll bar mount not excessive

slight movement in both front suspension top mounts

slight play both rear wheel bearings

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

tyre tread depths n/s/f 6mm o/s/f 7mm both rear 4mm 195/60r15h fitted rears are v rated

Pass 30 Apr 2007 47,698 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 47,295 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 47,291 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 10 Apr 2006 47,290 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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WGP 124R is a 1986 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,695cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1986 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 48,532 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 WGP 124R, 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 40 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WGP 124R registered?

WGP 124R is a 1986 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 November 1986.

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