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TEU 51C

1988 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,273 mi
Last recorded45,273 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Beetle55,751 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEU 51C
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 16 Mar 2018 45,273 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 45,271 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 45,265 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 45,264 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 45,172 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 45,169 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 45,147 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 45,125 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 45,041 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 44,854 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 44,784 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 44,560 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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TEU 51C is a 1988 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1988 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 55,751 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 TEU 51C, 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 38 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TEU 51C?

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What year was TEU 51C registered?

TEU 51C is a 1988 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 October 1988.

Is TEU 51C safe to buy?

The MOT history for TEU 51C shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TEU 51C have outstanding finance?

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