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ABW 193L

1990 Volkswagen Beetle

Gold Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

11,970 mi
Last recorded11,970 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Beetle47,333 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 193L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1990
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 11,970 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2014 11,855 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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 Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

fuel cap seal cracking

n/s/f tyre cracking

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 2 Apr 2014 11,855 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

fuel cap seal cracking

n/s/f tyre cracking

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 1 May 2013 11,086 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 11,078 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

n/s/r body mount bush missing

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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ABW 193L is a 1990 Volkswagen Beetle in Gold with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ABW 193L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ABW 193L?

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What year was ABW 193L registered?

ABW 193L is a 1990 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 July 1990.

Is ABW 193L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABW 193L 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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