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CBY 257G

1992 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,549 mi
Last recorded69,549 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2009
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Beetle50,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBY 257G
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2009 69,549 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 68,188 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 68,173 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 66,166 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 66,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 65,013 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 257G is a 1992 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CBY 257G, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CBY 257G?

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What year was CBY 257G registered?

CBY 257G is a 1992 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 June 1992.

Is CBY 257G safe to buy?

The MOT history for CBY 257G shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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