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SYO 433S

1992 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,881 mi
Last recorded17,881 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Beetle50,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSYO 433S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 17,881 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 17,776 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 17,676 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 17,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 17,619 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 17,209 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 17,209 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 17,115 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 16,894 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 16,839 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 16,607 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 16,601 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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SYO 433S is a 1992 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 SYO 433S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SYO 433S registered?

SYO 433S is a 1992 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 June 1992.

Is SYO 433S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SYO 433S shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SYO 433S have outstanding finance?

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