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P925 YEU

1996 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

18,644 mi
Last recorded18,644 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Beetle41,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP925 YEU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2008 18,644 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Mar 2008 18,644 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2007 10,238 miles
Fail 7 May 2007 10,228 miles

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 9,085 miles

brake pedal free play

left ball joints slight lift

right front wheel bearing noisey

windscreen damaged

Fail 10 Jul 2006 9,085 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pedal free play

left balljoints slight lift

right front wheel bearing noisey

windscreen damaged

Pass 2 Jul 2005 8,611 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2005 8,611 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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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P925 YEU is a 1996 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 41,156 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 P925 YEU, 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 30 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 P925 YEU registered?

P925 YEU is a 1996 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P925 YEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P925 YEU shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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