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ULO 117R

1989 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

20,887 mi
Last recorded20,887 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Beetle44,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULO 117R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 20,887 miles

Front brake discs rusty

Nearside Hand-brake cable deteriorated

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake low on performance

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut upper mount (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front body or chassis showing corrosion, previously welded likely to require further work in future nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 20,736 miles

both front discs corroded

nearside handbrake cable deteriorated

offside rear brake lower on performance

Fail 14 Sep 2016 20,736 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

both front discs corroded

nearside handbrake cable deteriorated

offside rear brake lower on performance

Pass 28 May 2015 20,044 miles

offside rear brake lower on performance

Fail 13 May 2015 20,040 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

offside rear brake lower on performance

Pass 14 Aug 2012 19,354 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 19,354 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 17,559 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 30 Jun 2011 17,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 17,462 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs corroded on inner surface

engine oil leak

front brakes 21% out of balance

Pass 26 Nov 2009 15,312 miles

various pipes very poor under body heavely repaired oilly under side

Fail 24 Nov 2009 15,312 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

smallrust hole off side rail

various pipes rusty slight play n/s/f wheel bearing more corrosion could be found whith more stingent inspection

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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ULO 117R is a 1989 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,570cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ULO 117R, 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 ULO 117R registered?

ULO 117R is a 1989 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 May 1989.

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