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RMK 915R

1992 Volkswagen Beetle

Maroon Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

83,298 mi
Last recorded83,298 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Beetle50,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRMK 915R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1992
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 83,298 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 83,296 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 83,296 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 48,430 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 48,430 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 83,296 miles

Nearside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 83,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 83,296 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

NSR Tyre perished

NSR Tyre perished

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear brakes imbalance. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 28 Jun 2011 83,296 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

NSR Tyre perished

NSR Tyre perished

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear brakes imbalance. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 83,296 miles

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 14 Jul 2009 83,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 26 Apr 2008 83,296 miles

n/s/f tyre has splits on outer wall.

n/s/r tyre has splits on inner wall.

slight travel in hand brake lever.

Pass 19 Apr 2007 83,296 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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RMK 915R is a 1992 Volkswagen Beetle in Maroon with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1992 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 50,962 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 RMK 915R, 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 34 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RMK 915R registered?

RMK 915R is a 1992 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 March 1992.

Is RMK 915R safe to buy?

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