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RRN 442K

1992 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

74,130 mi
Last recorded74,130 miles
Recorded on28 May 2013
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Beetle50,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRN 442K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1992
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2013 74,130 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 May 2013 74,130 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 73,337 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 73,323 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2011 72,959 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 72,959 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 72,948 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 72,932 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 70,428 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

some corrosion on front toe panel but not in prescribed area.

Fail 2 Mar 2009 70,428 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

some corrosion on front toe panel but not in prescribed area.

Pass 5 Jul 2007 69,417 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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RRN 442K is a 1992 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 RRN 442K, 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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RRN 442K is a 1992 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 June 1992.

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