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IIA 4319

1993 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

81,398 mi
Last recorded81,398 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Beetle52,953 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIIA 4319
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 81,398 miles

Nearside Front seat has slight movement.o/s door mirror missing.accelerator pedal top part missing.

Rear Body has slight corrosion engine panels holed/corroded. (6.1.B.2)

Rear Oil leak engine. ()

Rear tyres both cracked/perished.

Fail 10 Apr 2017 81,398 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front seat has slight movement.o/s door mirror missing.accelerator pedal top part missing.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Body has slight corrosion engine panels holed/corroded. (6.1.B.2)

Rear Oil leak engine. ()

Rear tyres both cracked/perished.

wipers not parking.

Pass 28 Jun 2014 81,081 miles

area around both rear suspension mounts poor condition

Fail 21 Jun 2014 81,077 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

area around both rear suspension mounts poor condition

Pass 1 Sep 2012 80,888 miles

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

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

both front inner wheel arches corroded

vehichle underside rusty and weak in places

Fail 23 Aug 2012 80,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

both front inner wheel arches corroded

vehichle underside rusty and weak in places

Pass 20 Jul 2011 79,068 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 79,056 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 78,947 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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IIA 4319 is a 1993 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 IIA 4319, 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 IIA 4319 registered?

IIA 4319 is a 1993 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 February 1993.

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