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YVW 11

1989 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,023 mi
Last recorded21,023 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Beetle44,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYVW 11
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 21,023 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 21,023 miles

Central Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Tyre temporary space saver (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Tyre temporary space saver (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 19,741 miles

engine and under body covers

Pass 17 Aug 2016 19,415 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

engine and under body cover

Pass 28 Aug 2015 19,156 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 19,046 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 19,046 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 18,572 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 18,572 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 17,416 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 17,049 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 17,047 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Radius arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

o/s/f and n/s/f brake hoses fouling shock absorbers

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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YVW 11 is a 1989 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 44,131 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 YVW 11, 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 37 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YVW 11 registered?

YVW 11 is a 1989 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 September 1989.

Is YVW 11 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YVW 11 shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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