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XUX 790S

1991 Volkswagen Beetle

Bronze Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

234,174 mi
Last recorded234,174 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2008
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Beetle54,745 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUX 790S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1991
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2008 234,174 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 16,350 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 16,348 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2006 9,472 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

right front tyre tread worn on edge

Pass 20 Jun 2006 9,472 miles

right front tyre tread worn on edge

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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XUX 790S is a 1991 Volkswagen Beetle in Bronze with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XUX 790S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XUX 790S?

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What year was XUX 790S registered?

XUX 790S is a 1991 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 July 1991.

Is XUX 790S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XUX 790S shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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