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IIA 5744

1992 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,164 mi
Last recorded6,164 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2011
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Beetle50,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIIA 5744
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2011 6,164 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 6,164 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 6,164 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 6,164 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight corrosion close to o/s front strut top mount

slight play on n/s and o/s rear wheel bearings

Fail 2 Apr 2009 6,164 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight corrosion close to o/s front strut top mount

slight play on n/s and o/s rear wheel bearings

Pass 9 May 2007 6,145 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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IIA 5744 is a 1992 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 50,962 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 5744, 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 34 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was IIA 5744 registered?

IIA 5744 is a 1992 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 May 1992.

Is IIA 5744 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IIA 5744 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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