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BTG 189T

1989 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2014
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,159 mi
Last recorded14,159 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2013
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Beetle44,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTG 189T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2013 14,159 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 14,157 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 13,242 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 13,237 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 131,634 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 131,445 miles

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)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 12,862 miles

no rear seats fitted

vehicle presented with no windscreen

Fail 2 Oct 2009 12,854 miles

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?

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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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?

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