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BET 75E

1988 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

4,579 mi
Last recorded4,579 miles
Recorded on29 May 2020
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Beetle55,751 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBET 75E
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2020 4,579 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 4,579 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 16 Sep 2016 4,229 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure horn wiring (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end cap area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 4,087 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 4,011 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 3,774 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 3,546 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 2,872 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 2,512 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 2,500 miles

Front Anti-roll bar modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 1,626 miles

Oil leak

slight play in steering box

Fail 18 Aug 2009 1,616 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

slight play in steering box

Fail 23 Jul 2007 1,590 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 740 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 714 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2005 544 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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BET 75E is a 1988 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1988 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 55,751 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 BET 75E, 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 38 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BET 75E registered?

BET 75E is a 1988 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 August 1988.

Is BET 75E safe to buy?

The MOT history for BET 75E shows 16 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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