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PGV 92E

1993 Volkswagen Beetle

Purple Petrol 1641cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

88,499 mi
Last recorded88,499 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2007
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Beetle52,953 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGV 92E
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,641cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2007 88,499 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3) DANGEROUS

Gearbox bellows split.

Oil leak

Permissable corrosion in genral to remainder of vehicle.

Pass 29 Mar 2006 98,166 miles

Gearbox bellows split

Fail 27 Mar 2006 98,166 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Gearbox bellows split.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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PGV 92E is a 1993 Volkswagen Beetle in Purple with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1993 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 52,953 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 PGV 92E, 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 33 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 PGV 92E?

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What year was PGV 92E registered?

PGV 92E is a 1993 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 April 1993.

Is PGV 92E safe to buy?

The MOT history for PGV 92E shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PGV 92E have outstanding finance?

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