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VIW 5757

1994 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

97,352 mi
Last recorded97,352 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Beetle48,352 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIW 5757
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 97,352 miles

oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2016 97,352 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nearside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Pass 20 May 2015 97,079 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

oil leak

slight play in both front seat mouintings

Fail 6 May 2015 97,089 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Wear/play in drivers seat mounting

Wear/play in front passengers seat mounting

Pass 7 Jun 2012 96,707 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 96,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 96,541 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 96,429 miles

rear seats not fitted

Fail 15 Apr 2010 96,429 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear seats not fitted

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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VIW 5757 is a 1994 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1994 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 48,352 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 VIW 5757, 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 32 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VIW 5757 registered?

VIW 5757 is a 1994 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 April 1994.

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