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BHY 90H

1989 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

13,340 mi
Last recorded13,340 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Beetle44,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHY 90H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 13,340 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Apr 2017 13,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Apr 2016 12,703 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 12,703 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 123,524 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 123,524 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 12,107 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

oil leak from o/s driveshaft gaiter

Pass 14 Mar 2013 11,633 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 11,627 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 10,971 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 10,241 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 9,021 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 9,021 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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BHY 90H is a 1989 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BHY 90H, 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.

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What year was BHY 90H registered?

BHY 90H is a 1989 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 August 1989.

Is BHY 90H safe to buy?

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