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LVG 139B

1989 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

44,518 mi
Last recorded44,518 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Beetle44,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLVG 139B
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 44,518 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 43,486 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 43,485 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2024 41,521 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 40,553 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 39,438 miles

front king pins have slight play

Fail 26 Apr 2022 39,437 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front king pins have slight play

Pass 22 Apr 2021 38,213 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 37,002 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 36,165 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 36,165 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 35,788 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 35,552 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 34,718 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 33,844 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 32,909 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2012 32,909 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2011 31,933 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 31,156 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 30,400 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 30,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 30,026 miles

slight play in steering

Pass 26 Oct 2007 29,773 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 29,485 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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LVG 139B is a 1989 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1989 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 44,131 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 LVG 139B, 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 37 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 LVG 139B registered?

LVG 139B is a 1989 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 December 1989.

Is LVG 139B safe to buy?

The MOT history for LVG 139B shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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