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SVN 765K

1989 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,772 mi
Last recorded62,772 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2023
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Beetle44,131 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVN 765K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2023 62,772 miles

Gearbox mounting defective Slight play. ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Sills, heat channels, corroding.

Pass 24 May 2022 62,425 miles

Steering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 May 2022 62,425 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 82,288 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 82,288 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 82,063 miles

general under body corrosion

Fail 1 Oct 2019 82,063 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

general under body corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2018 61,806 miles

shields limiting inspection

Fail 23 Aug 2018 61,804 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded master cylinder pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

shields limiting inspection

Pass 1 Sep 2011 81,408 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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SVN 765K is a 1989 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1989 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 44,131 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 SVN 765K, 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 37 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SVN 765K registered?

SVN 765K is a 1989 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 November 1989.

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