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MAA 465

1992 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1131cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

2,152 mi
Last recorded2,152 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2008
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Beetle50,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAA 465
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,131cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2008 2,152 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 42,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2007
Fail 9 Jul 2007

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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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MAA 465 is a 1992 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,131cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MAA 465, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MAA 465 registered?

MAA 465 is a 1992 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 July 1992.

Is MAA 465 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MAA 465 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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