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OPW 924P

1989 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

19,355 mi
Last recorded19,355 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2023
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Beetle44,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPW 924P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2023 19,355 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 19,317 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 19,214 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 19,197 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 19,197 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 19,162 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 19,102 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 11 Jan 2017 18,929 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 18,773 miles

offside heat exchanger pipe not connected?

Fail 3 Feb 2016 18,771 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides front outer (2.2.C.1c)

offside heat exchanger pipe not connected?

Pass 27 Jan 2015 18,528 miles

Items obscuring letters of number plate removed

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Light rusting front and rear suspension units

Pass 20 Jan 2014 17,931 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 17,111 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 15,360 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 13,835 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 13,819 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 13,819 miles

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Pass 7 May 2009 13,814 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 13,213 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 64,361 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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OPW 924P is a 1989 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OPW 924P, 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.

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What year was OPW 924P registered?

OPW 924P is a 1989 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 September 1989.

Is OPW 924P safe to buy?

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