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CBY 136G

1988 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

2,552 mi
Last recorded2,552 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Beetle55,751 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBY 136G
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 2,552 miles

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

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 1,844 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 May 2015 901 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 901 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 885 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 99,039 miles

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

offside front tyre perishing and splitting

Pass 8 Jun 2012 95,713 miles

nearside and offside front tyres cracking inner walls.

Fail 2 Jun 2012 95,890 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

nearside and offside front tyres cracking inner walls.

Pass 21 May 2011 92,838 miles

near and offside front tyres cracking on inner walls.

near and offside headlamp aims on minimum seting.

Pass 7 May 2010 90,681 miles

Nearside and offside rear bump stop missing

Nearside mirror slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 May 2010 90,677 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Steering lock stop fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside and offside rear bump stop missing

Nearside mirror slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2009 88,041 miles

rear brakes slight imbalance

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 30 Apr 2008 84,486 miles

rear floors, rear bulkheads and rear wheel arches starting to rust

Fail 29 Apr 2008 84,480 miles

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

rear floors, rear bulkheads and rear wheel arches starting to rust

Pass 17 Apr 2007 80,532 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 75,199 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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CBY 136G is a 1988 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1988 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 55,751 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 CBY 136G, 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 38 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CBY 136G registered?

CBY 136G is a 1988 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 April 1988.

Is CBY 136G safe to buy?

The MOT history for CBY 136G shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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