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AOT 773A

1991 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

83,932 mi
Last recorded83,932 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Beetle54,745 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOT 773A
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 83,932 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 82,959 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 82,190 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 80,623 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 79,832 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 77,578 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front number plate displayed on dash

Pass 20 Jun 2013 71,752 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S + OS front inner arches slightly corroded

O/S + N/S rear floors slightly corroded

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2012 68,905 miles

offside and nearside door steps corroding

offside and nearside floors corroding

offside and nearside front A pillers corroding

offside and nearside front floors corroding

offside and nearside front inner arches corroding

offside and nearside rear floors to sills corroding

Pass 18 Jun 2011 64,257 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 64,250 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Wire fouls heat exchanger and axle beam offside rear

Pass 27 Nov 2009 62,777 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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AOT 773A is a 1991 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AOT 773A, 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

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What year was AOT 773A registered?

AOT 773A is a 1991 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 June 1991.

Is AOT 773A safe to buy?

The MOT history for AOT 773A shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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