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VIW 7303

1992 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2014
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

12,201 mi
Last recorded12,201 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Beetle50,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIW 7303
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2013 12,201 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 12,201 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 12,004 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 12,000 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 12,000 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 7303 is a 1992 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1992 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 50,962 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 7303, 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 34 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VIW 7303 registered?

VIW 7303 is a 1992 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 September 1992.

Is VIW 7303 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VIW 7303 shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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