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XEU 210K

1993 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1276cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2015
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

62,432 mi
Last recorded62,432 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Beetle52,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXEU 210K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,276cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2014 62,432 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 62,428 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 61,739 miles

nsf brake hose perished

nsr inner wheel heavily under sealed

Fail 9 Aug 2012 61,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nsf brake hose perished

nsr inner wheel heavily under sealed

Pass 26 Aug 2011 57,778 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp inop. [non obligitory nfor this year.]

Fail 26 Aug 2011 57,778 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp inop. [non obligitory nfor this year.]

Fail 8 Aug 2011 57,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) 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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XEU 210K is a 1993 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,276cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1993 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 52,953 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 XEU 210K, 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 33 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 XEU 210K registered?

XEU 210K is a 1993 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 December 1993.

Is XEU 210K safe to buy?

The MOT history for XEU 210K shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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