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VSK 347

1991 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

62,611 mi
Last recorded62,611 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Beetle54,745 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVSK 347
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1991
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 62,611 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 62,168 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 62,168 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 61,943 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 61,612 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2013 61,612 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 61,125 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 61,125 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2010 81,044 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 81,044 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 59,944 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 59,299 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 57,979 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 57,979 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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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VSK 347 is a 1991 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1991 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 54,745 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 VSK 347, 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 35 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VSK 347 registered?

VSK 347 is a 1991 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 November 1991.

Is VSK 347 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VSK 347 shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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