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BSK 828

1990 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3 mi
Last recorded3 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2012
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Beetle47,333 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSK 828
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2012 3 miles

front brake flexi hoses rub on suspention arm when steering turned to full lock

Fail 8 Sep 2012 3 miles

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front brake flexi hoses rub on suspention arm when steering turned to full lock

Pass 1 Jul 2009 66,537 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 66,371 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 65,506 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 65,470 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

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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BSK 828 is a 1990 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BSK 828, 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 BSK 828?

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What year was BSK 828 registered?

BSK 828 is a 1990 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 June 1990.

Is BSK 828 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BSK 828 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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