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FMU 786V

1991 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

8,669 mi
Last recorded8,669 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Beetle54,745 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMU 786V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 8,669 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 8,669 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 8,669 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2018 8,669 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 83,312 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has noise

Pass 22 May 2014 83,172 miles

movement in steerung uj

Fail 22 May 2014 83,172 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

movement in steerung uj

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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FMU 786V is a 1991 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 FMU 786V, 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 FMU 786V registered?

FMU 786V is a 1991 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 July 1991.

Is FMU 786V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FMU 786V shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FMU 786V have outstanding finance?

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