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FWW 201L

1989 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

54,817 mi
Last recorded54,817 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Beetle44,131 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWW 201L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 54,817 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 54,758 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 54,570 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 54,282 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 51,117 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 53,951 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 53,846 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 58,145 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 57,731 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 53,161 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 52,774 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 52,441 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 51,871 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 51,547 miles

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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FWW 201L is a 1989 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 FWW 201L, 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 FWW 201L?

You can check the full history of FWW 201L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FWW 201L registered?

FWW 201L is a 1989 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 February 1989.

Is FWW 201L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FWW 201L shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FWW 201L have outstanding finance?

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