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CTO 989K

1989 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,017 mi
Last recorded80,017 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Beetle44,131 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTO 989K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1989
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 80,017 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 79,382 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Rear bump stop rubbers missing

Pass 8 Jul 2022 78,330 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 76,894 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 75,737 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 75,737 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Seat belt missing rear seats (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 75,622 miles

Nearside Front Lower balljoint boot perished

Fail 17 Aug 2017 75,622 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower balljoint boot perished

Offside Rear Inner cv gaiter split

Pass 16 Aug 2016 75,399 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 75,308 miles

drivers seat floor mounting weak

Pass 6 Sep 2014 75,136 miles

sidesteps insecure

underbody heavily corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2013 74,949 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 74,949 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side front tyre on legal limit

Pass 17 Aug 2012 74,887 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 74,850 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 74,771 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 74,675 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 74,674 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 74,612 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 74,536 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 74,316 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 74,220 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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CTO 989K is a 1989 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 CTO 989K, 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 CTO 989K registered?

CTO 989K is a 1989 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 March 1989.

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