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UKE 115R

1988 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

90,978 mi
Last recorded90,978 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Beetle55,751 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUKE 115R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 90,978 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 90,845 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 90,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 May 2013 89,773 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 88,355 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 86,071 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 84,488 miles

ENGINE HAS OIL LEAK

O/S FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCH STARTING TO CORRODE

Pass 30 Oct 2008 83,142 miles

n/s front inner wheel arch becoming weak due to corrosion

Fail 24 Oct 2008 83,137 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s front inner wheel arch becoming weak due to corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2007 82,791 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 81,494 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 80,631 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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UKE 115R is a 1988 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,570cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 UKE 115R, 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 UKE 115R?

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What year was UKE 115R registered?

UKE 115R is a 1988 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 June 1988.

Is UKE 115R safe to buy?

The MOT history for UKE 115R shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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