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SAV 241M

1991 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

17,335 mi
Last recorded17,335 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2010
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Beetle54,745 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAV 241M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1991
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2010 17,335 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 17,335 miles

Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 17,335 miles

N/S wiper wheel box lose

Offside Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

corrosion in O/S rear chassis outside prescribed area

Fail 2 Jul 2009 17,335 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Corrosion in O/S rear chassis outside prescribed area

N/S wiper arm wheel box lose

Offside Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

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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SAV 241M is a 1991 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 SAV 241M, 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 SAV 241M registered?

SAV 241M is a 1991 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 August 1991.

Is SAV 241M safe to buy?

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