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FGV 187L

1991 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,930 mi
Last recorded48,930 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Beetle54,745 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGV 187L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 48,930 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 48,930 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 48,865 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 48,865 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 46,264 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 42,573 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 42,573 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

N/S/R HANDBRAKE LOWER ON PERFORMANCE †STEERING BOX HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 25 Jan 2006 42,513 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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FGV 187L is a 1991 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FGV 187L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FGV 187L registered?

FGV 187L is a 1991 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 June 1991.

Is FGV 187L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FGV 187L shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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