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BRX 74T

1990 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,182 mi
Last recorded74,182 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Beetle47,333 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRX 74T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 74,182 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage lightly rubbing UJ has the speedometer cable rubbing against it (2.1.4 (a))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 74,182 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage lightly rubbing UJ has the speedometer cable rubbing against it (2.1.4 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 73,882 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 73,833 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 73,460 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 73,419 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 73,241 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 73,148 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 73,141 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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BRX 74T is a 1990 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BRX 74T, 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 BRX 74T?

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What year was BRX 74T registered?

BRX 74T is a 1990 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 September 1990.

Is BRX 74T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRX 74T shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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