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MCU 93K

1990 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1276cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,090 mi
Last recorded14,090 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Beetle47,333 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCU 93K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,276cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2017 14,090 miles

Central Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 14,041 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake pedal has slight free play

n/s rear tyre perished

o/s front tyre perished

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Nov 2010 12,596 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 10,368 miles

offside front floor separating from inner joint

offside rear floor corroded

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 5 Aug 2009 10,367 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

offside front floor separating from inner joint

offside rear floor corroded

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 22 Nov 2007 10,340 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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MCU 93K is a 1990 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,276cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 47,333 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 MCU 93K, 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 36 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 MCU 93K registered?

MCU 93K is a 1990 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 December 1990.

Is MCU 93K safe to buy?

The MOT history for MCU 93K shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MCU 93K have outstanding finance?

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