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ABB 141M

1990 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

26,798 mi
Last recorded26,798 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Beetle47,333 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABB 141M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 26,798 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 26,397 miles

Centre Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 26,397 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Centre Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 26,203 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 26,203 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 May 2014 28,099 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 28,098 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2012 25,811 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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ABB 141M is a 1990 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ABB 141M, 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 ABB 141M registered?

ABB 141M is a 1990 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 July 1990.

Is ABB 141M safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABB 141M shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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