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BML 937T

1990 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

25,127 mi
Last recorded25,127 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Beetle47,333 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBML 937T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 25,127 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 24,471 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 24,471 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 23,742 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 23,742 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 23,742 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 23,746 miles

Front brakes binding slightly

Front wipers split but not smearing screen

o/s/f and n/s/f brake back plates corroded

small oil leak from engine

Fail 18 Nov 2016 23,742 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Front brakes binding slightly

Front wipers split but not smearing screen

o/s/f and n/s/f brake back plates corroded

small oil leak from engine

Pass 16 Nov 2015 23,742 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 23,743 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 23,742 miles

brake warning lamp flickering on and off?

Pass 19 Nov 2012 22,939 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 21,713 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 20,346 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 18,467 miles

both front brake back plates corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2008 16,746 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 14,360 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 107,658 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 7,670 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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BML 937T is a 1990 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BML 937T, 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 BML 937T registered?

BML 937T is a 1990 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 June 1990.

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