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AFG 261S

1993 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

23,998 mi
Last recorded23,998 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Beetle52,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFG 261S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 23,998 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 23,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2018 22,306 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 21,163 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 19,712 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 17,696 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 16,290 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 14,608 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 13,347 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 13,281 miles

body corroded in places

chassie number taken off plate on dash

front seats insecure

movment at front steering and suspension bushes

outer ball jiont rubbers split

play at nsf and nsr wheels

rack rough in operation

rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 31 Mar 2011 13,281 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

body corroded in places

chassie number taken off plate on dash

front seats insecure

movment at front steering and suspension bushes

outer ball jiont rubbers split

play at nsf and nsr wheels

rack rough in operation

rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2010 12,973 miles

corrosion inner arch L.H.D by pedal box

frame or chassie number taken of plate in boot only pop rivited on record created as no matches in dvla records

lower ball jiont rubbers split

plat at inner rack arm bushes

play at nsr wheel / minor play at osr wheel

Fail 6 Apr 2010 12,965 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion inner arch L.H.D by pedal box

frame or chassie number taken of plate in boot only pop rivited on record created as no matches in dvla records

lower ball jiont rubbers split

plat at inner rack arm bushes

play at nsr wheel / minor play at osr wheel

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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AFG 261S is a 1993 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1993 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 52,953 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 AFG 261S, 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 33 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AFG 261S registered?

AFG 261S is a 1993 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 June 1993.

Is AFG 261S safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFG 261S shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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