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VCL 44

1989 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,586 mi
Last recorded49,586 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Beetle44,131 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCL 44
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 49,586 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 49,244 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 48,737 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 48,703 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 48,702 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 48,552 miles

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

floor & chassis covered in underseal unable to make full assesment

Pass 5 Apr 2012 48,125 miles

under body covered by underseal unable to make full assessmnt of condition

Pass 26 May 2011 47,426 miles

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

under body covered in underseal unable to make full assessment of condition

Fail 25 May 2011 47,426 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 46,429 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 45,111 miles

o/s h/lamp reflector in poor condition

underbody & chassiss covered in underseal unable to make full assesssment of condition

Pass 18 Apr 2008 38,645 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 36,796 miles

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)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 34,220 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2006 34,220 miles

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

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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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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