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H284 EBD

1991 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2014
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,786 mi
Last recorded47,786 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2013
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Beetle54,745 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH284 EBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 12 Jun 2013 47,786 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 47,689 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 47,663 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 47,645 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 47,625 miles

Oil leak

oil leak n/s of engine advise

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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H284 EBD is a 1991 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 H284 EBD, 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 H284 EBD registered?

H284 EBD is a 1991 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 April 1991.

Is H284 EBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for H284 EBD shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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