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LWR 115H

1989 Volkswagen Beetle

Purple Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

26,513 mi
Last recorded26,513 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Beetle44,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLWR 115H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1989
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 26,513 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 26,407 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 26,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 26,223 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 26,223 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2014 26,219 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 25,269 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 24,428 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 24,118 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2006 2,418 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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LWR 115H is a 1989 Volkswagen Beetle in Purple with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 LWR 115H, 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.

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What year was LWR 115H registered?

LWR 115H is a 1989 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 July 1989.

Is LWR 115H safe to buy?

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