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EOE 888K

1989 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,829 mi
Last recorded74,829 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Beetle44,131 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOE 888K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 74,829 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 74,829 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 74,791 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 74,374 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 73,047 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 72,831 miles

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise oil leak from engine

advise play in offside and nearside front seat runners

advise small cut in offside rear tyre outer side wall

Pass 29 Sep 2009 72,208 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 70,558 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 68,703 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 68,703 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 66,112 miles

oil leak

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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EOE 888K is a 1989 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 EOE 888K, 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 EOE 888K?

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What year was EOE 888K registered?

EOE 888K is a 1989 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 April 1989.

Is EOE 888K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EOE 888K shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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