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Q272SDS

1991 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2023
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

4,121 mi
Last recorded4,121 miles
Recorded on25 May 2022
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Beetle54,745 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ272SDS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 25 May 2022 4,121 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 3,477 miles

long travel on front brake lever

Pass 3 Mar 2014 3,413 miles

indicator switch worn

Pass 4 Jul 2012 3,276 miles

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

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

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

engine oil leak

rear tyres perished and cracking

Pass 12 May 2011 2,974 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 2,630 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyre worn

Pass 1 Oct 2008 23,677 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 2,083 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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Q272SDS is a 1991 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Q272SDS, 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.

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What year was Q272SDS registered?

Q272SDS is a 1991 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 April 1991.

Is Q272SDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q272SDS shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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