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UPP 330R

1989 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

73,317 mi
Last recorded73,317 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Beetle44,131 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPP 330R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 73,317 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 73,317 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 73,317 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 76,617 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 73,436 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 73,436 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 73,556 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 73,456 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 73,436 miles

os ns front floor corroded not holed

osf wheel arch corroded not holed

Pass 19 Feb 2008 73,436 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Mar 2006

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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UPP 330R is a 1989 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 UPP 330R, 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 UPP 330R registered?

UPP 330R is a 1989 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 June 1989.

Is UPP 330R safe to buy?

The MOT history for UPP 330R shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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