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MYE 674D

1991 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,840 mi
Last recorded87,840 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Beetle54,745 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMYE 674D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 87,840 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

general underside corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2017 87,714 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately Patch welding. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Only drivers seat fitted at time of test.

Tyres different sizes from front to rear.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 87,714 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users Numerous of mounting bolts not tight and some missing. (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber top bushes fitted incorrectly but still secure.

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately Patch welding. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Only drivers seat fitted at time of test.

Tyres different sizes from front to rear.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 86,546 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front suspension ball joints boots poor - perishing

rusting to rear under body cause for concern

Fail 15 Dec 2015 86,546 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front suspension ball joints boots poor - perishing

rusting to rear under body cause for concern

Pass 16 Dec 2014 84,277 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight bind o/s/f brake

slight rusting n/s/r

Pass 14 Jan 2014 81,737 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 81,120 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2011 79,905 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 79,905 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 79,770 miles

test started at 1.30pm as late on previous hyundai

Pass 3 Jan 2007 77,922 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

lpg conversion but running on petrol at test

slight brake judder front and rear

Pass 16 Jan 2006 73,491 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 6 Jan 2006 73,489 miles

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

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

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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MYE 674D is a 1991 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1991 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 54,745 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 MYE 674D, 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 35 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 MYE 674D registered?

MYE 674D is a 1991 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 September 1991.

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