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SSU 687

1990 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1131cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

40,913 mi
Last recorded40,913 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Beetle47,333 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSU 687
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,131cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 40,913 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 43,925 miles

Light cracking to tyres

Fail 4 Oct 2014 37,940 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 36,732 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 35,661 miles

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

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

advise slight binding of nsr brake

rear fog light disconnected - is exempt before 1/4/1980 - advise investigation

Pass 8 Aug 2009 33,308 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 32,112 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 30,173 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 29,748 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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SSU 687 is a 1990 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,131cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1990 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 47,333 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 SSU 687, 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 36 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SSU 687 registered?

SSU 687 is a 1990 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 April 1990.

Is SSU 687 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SSU 687 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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