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MCH 687D

1994 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,132 mi
Last recorded96,132 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Beetle48,352 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCH 687D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1994
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2014 96,132 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 25 Mar 2014 96,132 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 17 Mar 2013 94,758 miles

brake pipes sealed

floor undersealed

headlight output/pattern blurry but adequate

rear bump stops close to stop

small hole at rear of battery tray

suspension lowered useing air shocks at front

various welded repairs within structural areas have been undersealed preventing full inspection

Fail 1 Mar 2013 94,754 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

oil cooler pipes rub rear axle and brake pipe

Pass 13 Jun 2011 91,989 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 91,730 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 91,084 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 91,084 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2006 91,008 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 83,830 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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MCH 687D is a 1994 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MCH 687D, 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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MCH 687D is a 1994 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 April 1994.

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