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BAG 104S

1991 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,577 mi
Last recorded60,577 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Beetle54,745 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAG 104S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 60,577 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 60,440 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear seats not fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2013 60,412 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear 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)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear seats not fitted

Fail 12 Jul 2012 60,388 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 60,223 miles

rear seat not fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2011 60,223 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear seat not fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2006 60,138 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 60,124 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.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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BAG 104S is a 1991 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 54,745 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 BAG 104S, 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 35 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BAG 104S registered?

BAG 104S is a 1991 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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