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3313 VW

1990 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

31,809 mi
Last recorded31,809 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Beetle47,333 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3313 VW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 31,809 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 31,448 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 31,425 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside headlamp aim on upper limit

Nearside rear brake low effort

Pass 29 Mar 2017 31,425 miles

Nearside headlamp aim on upper limit

Nearside parking brake low effort

Nearside rear service brake low effort

Pass 18 Mar 2016 30,882 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 30,773 miles

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

offside steering box has slight play

rear brake application uneven close to excessive

repairs to both front upper suspension mounting areas

Fail 16 Aug 2014 30,773 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside steering box has slight play

rear brake application uneven close to excessive

repairs to both front upper suspension mounting areas

Pass 6 Jul 2013 30,423 miles

Nearside rear wheel stiff to turn by hand

Repairs and underseal around both front suspension mounts under bonnet

offside Steering arm has slight play

Fail 6 Jul 2013 30,423 miles

Nearside rear wheel stiff to turn by hand

Offside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Repairs and underseal around both front suspension mounts under bonnet

offside Steering arm has slight play

Pass 3 Aug 2012 30,098 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear upper part of floor by beam alxe has slight corrosion

nearside rear wheel stiff to turn

nearside steering arm just touching body on full lock

offside inner wheel arch repaired and heavly underseal making hard to asses

offside lower apart of inner floor under hood has movement but unable to clearly asses due to excessive underseal

Fail 3 Aug 2012 30,098 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear wheel stiff to turn

Oil leak

nearside rear upper part of floor by beam alxe has slight corrosion

nearside steering arm just touching body on full lock

offside inner wheel arch repaired and heavly underseal making hard to asses

offside lower apart of inner floor under hood has movement but unable to clearly asses due to excessive underseal

Fail 5 Aug 2011 29,683 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 29,683 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 29,244 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 29,244 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

car does not tick over

Pass 24 Jul 2009 28,826 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 28,826 miles

Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 May 2008 27,841 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 May 2008 27,841 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 May 2007 26,490 miles

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

oil leak on gear box

Pass 4 Oct 2005 26,256 miles

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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3313 VW is a 1990 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 3313 VW, 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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What year was 3313 VW registered?

3313 VW is a 1990 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 March 1990.

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