MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,897 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front tyre cracking on sidewalls
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front tyre cracking on sidewalls
both front tyres cracking on inner sidewall
slight engine oil leak
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both front tyres cracking on inner sidewall
slight engine oil leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
slight oil leak on gearbox.
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VUB 904R is a 1991 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 VUB 904R, 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 VUB 904R registered?
VUB 904R is a 1991 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 July 1991.
Is VUB 904R safe to buy?
The MOT history for VUB 904R shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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