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XPX 39F

1992 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

91,486 mi
Last recorded91,486 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Beetle50,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPX 39F
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 91,486 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 91,486 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 91,287 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 91,158 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 91,102 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 91,093 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 90,538 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 90,434 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 90,146 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 90,143 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 89,953 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 20 Jul 2012 89,853 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 89,850 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 89,681 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 89,676 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 22 Jul 2010 89,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 89,247 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 89,195 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 89,108 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 88,990 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 88,715 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 88,715 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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XPX 39F is a 1992 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1992 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 50,962 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 XPX 39F, 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 34 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was XPX 39F registered?

XPX 39F is a 1992 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 January 1992.

Is XPX 39F safe to buy?

The MOT history for XPX 39F shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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