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UVW 796R

1993 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

55,576 mi
Last recorded55,576 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Beetle52,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUVW 796R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 55,576 miles

Oil leak ()

both front tyres worn at inner edges

Pass 1 Apr 2016 55,396 miles

both front tyres wearing at inner edges

Fail 23 Mar 2016 55,396 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres wearing at inner edges

Pass 28 Apr 2015 55,186 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 54,951 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 54,627 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 54,617 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 54,287 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 53,800 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 53,129 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 53,118 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Aug 2009 53,108 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Fail 17 Aug 2009 53,067 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight damage n/s/f tyre wall

slight lift in steering column

Pass 13 Aug 2008 92,402 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 92,392 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

no rear seat fitted,no passenger seat fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2007 92,309 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 92,392 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 92,392 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring 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 lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear 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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UVW 796R is a 1993 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1993 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 52,953 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 UVW 796R, 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 33 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was UVW 796R registered?

UVW 796R is a 1993 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 February 1993.

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