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CRX 102M

1987 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

2,349 mi
Last recorded2,349 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2006
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Beetle46,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRX 102M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2006 2,349 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 2,349 miles

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

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Front tyres are excessively perished †Rear tyres are worn on the edges †Heat exchangers and rear box is holed and blowing †Bulkhead blistered and weak †Near sill is blistered and weak †Car generally blistered and weak †Rear brake not working together

Pass 18 Nov 2005 2,349 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 2,349 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brakes not working together

Seat runners are worn †Off side rear tyre is worn on the edge †Near side front and near side rear tyre is perished †Off side front tyre is excessively perished †Bulk head is corroded †Imbalance to near side front brake

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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CRX 102M is a 1987 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 46,595 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 CRX 102M, 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 39 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CRX 102M registered?

CRX 102M is a 1987 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 June 1987.

Is CRX 102M safe to buy?

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