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FAX 136K

1991 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

53,970 mi
Last recorded53,970 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Beetle54,745 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAX 136K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 53,970 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion lower body sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion lower body sills (6.1.B.2)

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

exhaust system corroded

oil leak engine and o/s/r driveshaft

Pass 11 Jun 2016 50,295 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 50,231 miles

windscreen washer jets weak

Pass 27 May 2014 47,919 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 47,919 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 43,082 miles

Oil leak

front axle beam has been repaired welding

offside front inner wing corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2013 43,064 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

front axle beam has been repaired welding

offside front inner wing corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2012 14,715 miles

o/s rear wing rusty

Nearside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

wipers have limited sweeplooks to be standard

Fail 7 Jun 2012 14,715 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

o/s rear wing rusty

wipers have limited sweeplooks to be standard

Fail 16 May 2012 41,713 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rust nearside front of but not prescribed area

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2011 40,263 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 40,248 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer 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)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 38,640 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 34,939 miles

co level high @ 7.5%

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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FAX 136K is a 1991 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FAX 136K, 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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FAX 136K is a 1991 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 December 1991.

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