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ABW 109K

1989 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

20,120 mi
Last recorded20,120 miles
Recorded on27 May 2010
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Beetle44,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 109K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2010 20,120 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

No Vin No found on vehicle

Riges in offside rear tyre wall,Not considered structural

Fail 26 May 2010 20,120 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

No Vin No found on vehicle

Riges in offside rear tyre wall,Not considered structural

Pass 19 May 2009 19,620 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 19,615 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 18,740 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 18,740 miles

Nearside 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)

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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ABW 109K is a 1989 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 44,131 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 ABW 109K, 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 37 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 ABW 109K registered?

ABW 109K is a 1989 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 1989.

Is ABW 109K safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABW 109K shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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