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MKD 35E

1989 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,757 mi
Last recorded55,757 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Beetle44,131 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKD 35E
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 55,757 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 55,757 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 52,408 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake lights dim in operation

oil around n/s/r back plate

Pass 23 Sep 2010 49,362 miles

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

oil around nearside rear back plate

Pass 23 Sep 2009 46,731 miles

n/s/r brake back plate, wet! possible cylinder leaking!

Pass 22 Sep 2008 42,750 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 40,183 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2007 40,129 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 33,080 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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MKD 35E is a 1989 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MKD 35E, 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 MKD 35E registered?

MKD 35E is a 1989 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 April 1989.

Is MKD 35E safe to buy?

The MOT history for MKD 35E shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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