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BLE 625S

1992 Volkswagen Beetle

Cream Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

4,158 mi
Last recorded4,158 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Beetle50,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLE 625S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1992
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2013 4,158 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 4,154 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyre sidewalls perishing

Pass 23 Feb 2012 3,958 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

n/s engine mounting bolt loose

o/s & n/s floors rusty holed

Fail 22 Feb 2012 3,958 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

n/s engine mounting bolt loose

o/s & n/s floors rusty holed

Pass 9 Nov 2010 3,919 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 3,919 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 3,919 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 3,919 miles

Brake master cylinder corroded

Fuel cap perished

Fuel pipes at rear corroded

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

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

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

Rear brake imbalance

Fail 13 Aug 2008 3,919 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Brake master cylinder corroded

Corrosion to offside centre chassis member

Corrosion to offside front chassis member

Fuel cap seal perished

Fuel pipes at front perished

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

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

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

Rear brake imbalance (slight)

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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BLE 625S is a 1992 Volkswagen Beetle in Cream with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1992 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 50,962 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 BLE 625S, 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 34 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BLE 625S registered?

BLE 625S is a 1992 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 January 1992.

Is BLE 625S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BLE 625S shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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