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BLE 433S

1990 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

67,195 mi
Last recorded67,195 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Beetle47,333 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLE 433S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 67,195 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 66,125 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 65,880 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 65,575 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 61,375 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 41,606 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 41,306 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 41,306 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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BLE 433S is a 1990 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 BLE 433S, 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 BLE 433S?

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What year was BLE 433S registered?

BLE 433S is a 1990 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 April 1990.

Is BLE 433S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BLE 433S shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BLE 433S have outstanding finance?

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