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EFC 390A

2008 Volkswagen Bettle

Green Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,873 mi
Last recorded37,873 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFC 390A
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBettle
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 37,873 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush both side (2.5.A.3a)

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

both head lamps very dull

Pass 28 Sep 2010 37,784 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 37,783 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 36,578 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 35,736 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bettle?

Based on 1,648 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
697
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
194
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 139
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 115
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 74
position lamp(s) not working 68
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 65
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EFC 390A is a 2008 Volkswagen Bettle in Green with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Bettle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EFC 390A, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Bettle typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 18 years old, this Volkswagen Bettle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EFC 390A registered?

EFC 390A is a 2008 Volkswagen Bettle, first registered on 18 August 2008.

Is EFC 390A safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFC 390A shows 5 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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