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BRD 979T

1990 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

30,949 mi
Last recorded30,949 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Beetle47,333 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRD 979T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 30,949 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 30,501 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 30,399 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 92,300 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 91,802 miles

Inner Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 May 2013 91,744 miles

Inner Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2012 91,744 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

lots of surface corrosion and old welding

bad oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2012 91,744 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

lots of surface corrosion and old welding

bad oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2010 91,744 miles

Front indicators amber light.

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

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

Offside rear outer drive shaft gaiter split.

Fail 14 Sep 2010 91,744 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

front indicaters amber light

offside rear outer drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 22 Oct 2008 91,573 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2007 91,573 miles

Oil leak

offside rear drive shaft gattor split

Pass 26 Sep 2006 91,458 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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BRD 979T is a 1990 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BRD 979T, 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 BRD 979T registered?

BRD 979T is a 1990 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 August 1990.

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