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CFE 746S

1993 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,169 mi
Last recorded85,169 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Beetle52,953 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCFE 746S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 85,169 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 78,313 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 72,280 miles

main beam tell tale inop

no fog lamp

Fail 21 Mar 2013 72,280 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

main beam tell tale inop

no fog lamp

Pass 27 Mar 2012 70,697 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 70,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 69,750 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 69,635 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 69,286 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 68,854 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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CFE 746S is a 1993 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CFE 746S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CFE 746S registered?

CFE 746S is a 1993 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 August 1993.

Is CFE 746S safe to buy?

The MOT history for CFE 746S shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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