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L530 DUE

1994 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,677 mi
Last recorded44,677 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Beetle48,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL530 DUE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 44,677 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 44,334 miles

"Lap" belts fitted to all rear seat positions

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2022 44,334 miles

"Lap" belts fitted to all rear seat positions

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 44,329 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Heavily cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Unable to determine headlamp type (no markings)- aftermarket LED units fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Heavily cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Unable to determine headlamp type (no markings)- aftermarket LED units fitted (4.1.2 (c))

"Lap" belts fitted to all rear seat positions

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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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L530 DUE is a 1994 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 48,352 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 L530 DUE, 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 32 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L530 DUE registered?

L530 DUE is a 1994 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 April 1994.

Is L530 DUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L530 DUE shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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