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VMP 91S

1990 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,091 mi
Last recorded65,091 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Beetle47,333 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMP 91S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2021 65,091 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 64,836 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 64,728 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 64,488 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 63,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 63,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 63,524 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 63,524 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 63,524 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2014 63,524 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 62,856 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 62,404 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 62,404 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 61,626 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 60,728 miles

N/S/R INNER WHEEL ARCH RUSTY

Pass 1 Jul 2009 58,550 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 58,501 miles

n/s front wheel bearing sounds slightly noisey

Fail 5 Jul 2008 58,478 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

n/s front wheel bearing sounds slightly noisey

Pass 5 May 2007 55,804 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 55,731 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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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VMP 91S is a 1990 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,570cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1990 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 47,333 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 VMP 91S, 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 36 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VMP 91S registered?

VMP 91S is a 1990 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 April 1990.

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