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DRJ 900L

1991 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,738 mi
Last recorded16,738 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Beetle54,745 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRJ 900L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 16,738 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion underside of chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring cup has corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Steering pivot point has slight play steering universal joint (2.2.B.1g)

all four tyres have age related cracking

Pass 4 Apr 2017 166,792 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 166,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 16,479 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 16,253 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 16,193 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 16,063 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 16,061 miles

Offside Inner Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 16,018 miles

All of rear c.v boots perished

Front brakes noisey

N/S/F wheel arch corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/F rear of inner wheel arch slight corrosion

O/S/R tyre deep cut in tread

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2011 16,018 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

All of rear c.v boots perished

Front brakes noisey

N/S/F wheel arch corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/F rear of inner wheel arch slight corrosion

O/S/R tyre deep cut in tread

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2010 16,018 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 16,018 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brakes slightly spongey

play in steering box

poor operation from horn

underside hevily undersealed

Fail 16 Jun 2009 16,018 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brakes slightly spongey

play in steering box

poor operation from horn

underside hevily undersealed

Pass 25 Jun 2008 15,954 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 15,901 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 15,355 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

various old welds and undersealed

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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DRJ 900L is a 1991 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1991 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 54,745 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 DRJ 900L, 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 35 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DRJ 900L is a 1991 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 February 1991.

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