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USY 229

1996 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,956 mi
Last recorded49,956 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUSY 229
MakeVolkswagen
Model1200 Beetle
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2010 49,956 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 49,929 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 48,088 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 48,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 46,811 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1200 Beetle?

Based on 447 MOT tests across 172 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
755
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
172
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 43
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 41
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 28
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 19
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18
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USY 229 is a 1996 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen 1200 Beetle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying USY 229, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen 1200 Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 30 years old, this Volkswagen 1200 Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of USY 229?

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What year was USY 229 registered?

USY 229 is a 1996 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle, first registered on 4 November 1996.

Is USY 229 safe to buy?

The MOT history for USY 229 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does USY 229 have outstanding finance?

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