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XMD 372M

1993 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

13,915 mi
Last recorded13,915 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Beetle52,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXMD 372M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 13,915 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 14,346 miles

All position lamps not working front and rear (4.2.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2017 13,915 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Aug 2009 13,826 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 13,826 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2008 13,736 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 13,734 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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XMD 372M is a 1993 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XMD 372M, 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 XMD 372M registered?

XMD 372M is a 1993 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 May 1993.

Is XMD 372M safe to buy?

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