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FMU 804V

1991 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,351 mi
Last recorded93,351 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Beetle54,745 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMU 804V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 18 Apr 2018 93,351 miles

all tyres perished

front fuel hose in poor condition

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limits (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limits (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre worn badly on the inside edge

offside rear tyre badly worn on the inside edge

rear fuel hose slightly chaffed

Pass 10 Apr 2017 93,198 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limits and badly worn on the inside edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limits and badly worn on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

all tyres badly perished

front fuel hose badly perished/ poor condition

rear fuel hoses slightly perished

Pass 9 Jul 2015 93,024 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all tyres perished

front fuel hose deteriorated/perished

nearside and offside rear shock absorber lower rubber bushes perished

Pass 13 Jun 2014 93,016 miles

nearside and offside front and rear tyres perished.

Pass 29 Jun 2011 92,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

all tyres perished on tread

Pass 14 Jun 2010 92,640 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing slightly out of shpe

Pass 23 Jul 2008 92,132 miles

all four tyres perished.

Pass 9 Jul 2007 91,780 miles

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 11 Jul 2006 91,058 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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 804V is a 1991 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 804V, 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 804V registered?

FMU 804V is a 1991 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 September 1991.

Is FMU 804V safe to buy?

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