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SHH 69M

1993 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

29,238 mi
Last recorded29,238 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Beetle52,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHH 69M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1993
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 29,238 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

general underside corrosion/repaires in the past

Fail 30 Jan 2018 29,235 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded top of outer sill (door step) (5.2.6)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle BOTH sides(tyre inner sidewall) (2.2.D.2a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

general underside corrosion/repaires in the past

Pass 3 Feb 2017 28,613 miles

Corrosion to front axle & frame head

Corrosion to heater channels, inner & outer sills

Corrosion to rear floor pans

Fail 19 Jan 2017 28,612 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling frame on left hand lock (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling axle on left hand lock (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering link pin (2.5.A.3a)

Corrosion to front axle & frame head

Corrosion to heater channels, inner & outer sills

Corrosion to rear floor pans

Pass 11 Dec 2015 28,049 miles

Both headlamp beam images poor

Corrosion under vehicle

Fuel cap seal perished

Slight front brake imbalance

Fail 3 Dec 2014 28,048 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Heavy corrosion to rear floor pans

Heavy underseal and fiberglass not allowing for full inspection of rear section of vehicle body, chassis and suspension

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside rear brake effort low

Pass 2 Dec 2013 27,164 miles

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

excessive under seal unable to check for corrosion

Fail 29 Nov 2013 27,164 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

excessive under seal unable to check for corrosion

Fail 7 Feb 2012 26,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 26,552 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 26,549 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 26,127 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 24,870 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 24,870 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 23,709 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 23,706 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 44,690 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 43,900 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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SHH 69M is a 1993 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SHH 69M, 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.

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SHH 69M is a 1993 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 1993.

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