MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,586 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
floor & chassis covered in underseal unable to make full assesment
under body covered by underseal unable to make full assessmnt of condition
slight play o/s/r wheel bearing
under body covered in underseal unable to make full assessment of condition
Horn control missing (1.6.1)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
slight play o/s/r wheel bearing
under body covered in underseal unable to make full assessment of condition
o/s h/lamp reflector in poor condition
underbody & chassiss covered in underseal unable to make full assesssment of condition
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
front to rear brake pipe unable to make full assessment covered in underseal
passengers side front top ball joint cover split
underside of car covered in underseal unable to make full assessment of struture
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front no. plate cracked
n/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front no. plate cracked
n/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall
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VCL 44 is a 1989 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 VCL 44, 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 VCL 44 registered?
VCL 44 is a 1989 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 October 1989.
Is VCL 44 safe to buy?
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