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OXI 9453

1989 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,906 mi
Last recorded8,906 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2011
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Beetle44,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOXI 9453
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2011 8,906 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 8,807 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 8,800 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

front suspension slight play

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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OXI 9453 is a 1989 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OXI 9453, 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

How do I check the history of OXI 9453?

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What year was OXI 9453 registered?

OXI 9453 is a 1989 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is OXI 9453 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OXI 9453 shows 3 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 OXI 9453 have outstanding finance?

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