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EKO 436K

1989 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,882 mi
Last recorded88,882 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2008
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Beetle44,131 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKO 436K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2008 88,882 miles

Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 May 2007 88,487 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 88,487 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2006 87,526 miles

Advise fittment of mirror to passenger side.

Corrosion in many places under side.Advise repairs a.s.a.p.

Drivers mirror defective.OK at present but advise replace soon.

Fuel cap seal perishing.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Wear in steering box.

n/s and o/s headlamps corroded.Advise repair.

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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EKO 436K is a 1989 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,570cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EKO 436K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EKO 436K?

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What year was EKO 436K registered?

EKO 436K is a 1989 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 July 1989.

Is EKO 436K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EKO 436K shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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