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BGU 145G

1989 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,898 mi
Last recorded58,898 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2006
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Beetle44,131 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGU 145G
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2006 58,898 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 58,896 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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BGU 145G is a 1989 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 BGU 145G, 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

How do I check the history of BGU 145G?

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What year was BGU 145G registered?

BGU 145G is a 1989 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 August 1989.

Is BGU 145G safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGU 145G shows 2 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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