MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
14,159 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear metal brake pipes corroded
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
corrosion to various areas under vehicle
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)
Rear metal brake pipes corroded
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
corrosion to various areas under vehicle
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
no rear seats fitted
vehicle presented with no windscreen
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
no rear seats fitted
vehicle presented with no windscreen
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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BTG 189T is a 1989 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 BTG 189T, 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 BTG 189T registered?
BTG 189T is a 1989 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 September 1989.
Is BTG 189T safe to buy?
The MOT history for BTG 189T shows 8 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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