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DGJ 132S

1990 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2009
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

86,207 mi
Last recorded86,207 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2008
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Beetle47,333 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGJ 132S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2008 86,207 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake fluid top missing

slight play steering column

vin plate missing reg 1978 pre 1980

wipers slow

Fail 6 Nov 2008 86,207 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake fluid top missing

slight play steering column

vin plate missing reg 1978 pre 1980

wipers slow

Fail 14 Aug 2008 86,207 miles

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

Nearside Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake fluid top missing

slight play steering column

vin plate missing reg 1978. pre 1980

Fail 31 May 2008 86,207 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake fuid top missing

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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DGJ 132S is a 1990 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 DGJ 132S, 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 DGJ 132S registered?

DGJ 132S is a 1990 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 May 1990.

Is DGJ 132S safe to buy?

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