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BRU 201K

1993 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

2,924 mi
Last recorded2,924 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Beetle52,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRU 201K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 2,924 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 2,924 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded From master cylinder to rear at front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded from master cylinder to t-piece at front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg at centre (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg near flexible brake pipe mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg at centre (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 24,775 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 24,755 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 2,059 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 26 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 26 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 99,292 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

nearside front tyre split on inner sidewall

Fail 4 Jul 2012 99,292 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

nearside front tyre split on inner sidewall

Pass 24 Jun 2011 98,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside washer not working

Fail 24 Jun 2011 98,193 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside washer not working

Pass 2 Jul 2010 96,634 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2010 96,634 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 83,598 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Jul 2009 83,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 90,753 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 90,751 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2007 90,705 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front wheel bearings slight play . n/s/r tyre nail in thread. o/s/ door mirror missing

Pass 19 Jun 2006 90,396 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 90,396 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2005 89,942 miles

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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BRU 201K is a 1993 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 BRU 201K, 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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BRU 201K is a 1993 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 July 1993.

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