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50,957 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS
Both headlight images slightly distorted
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Seat belts retract slightly slower
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Previously repaired and painted over within prescribed areas (6.1.A.1)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Arch area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Arch area (2.4.A.3)
Both headlight images slightly distorted
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Seat belts retract slightly slower
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Previously repaired and painted over within prescribed areas (6.1.A.1)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Arch area X 2 Patches (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Near Axle area (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Arch area X 2 Patches (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Near Axle area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
All seat belts release and retract slowly
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play & slightly rough when rotated (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Axle beam / suspension securing bolt - device bush deteriorated
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside and offside headlight images slightly distorted
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Painted over (6.1.A.1)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
All tyre whitewall rings wearing into tyre sidewalls.
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
All tyre whitewall rings wearing into tyre sidewalls.
Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
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XGU 385M is a 1990 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 XGU 385M, 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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XGU 385M is a 1990 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 May 1990.
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