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GYY 234L

1993 Volkswagen Beetle

Turquoise Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,033 mi
Last recorded99,033 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Beetle52,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYY 234L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1993
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2021 99,033 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 98,242 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 96,933 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 96,177 miles

Oil leak slight ()

Pass 2 Jul 2016 95,695 miles

All tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 18 Jul 2015 95,667 miles

All tyres perished on outer sidewalls

Pass 25 Jul 2014 95,628 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 95,621 miles

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

All tyres slightly perished.

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2011 95,423 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 95,257 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 95,228 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 94,801 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 94,800 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 94,561 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 94,262 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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GYY 234L is a 1993 Volkswagen Beetle in Turquoise with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1993 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 52,953 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 GYY 234L, 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 33 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GYY 234L registered?

GYY 234L is a 1993 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 June 1993.

Is GYY 234L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GYY 234L shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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