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EDE 33C

1991 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

27,862 mi
Last recorded27,862 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Beetle54,745 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDE 33C
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 27,862 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 27,717 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 27,684 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 27,585 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 27,532 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 27,532 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2012 27,378 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 27,347 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 27,033 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 27,033 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 May 2009 26,953 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 26,942 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2008 26,653 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 26,648 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 26,538 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n/s and o/s front top /bottom bearings /axle/ slight play

Fail 12 Apr 2007 26,538 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s and o/s front top /bottom bearings /axle/ slight play

Pass 13 Apr 2006 26,017 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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EDE 33C is a 1991 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1991 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 54,745 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 EDE 33C, 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 35 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 EDE 33C?

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What year was EDE 33C registered?

EDE 33C is a 1991 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 November 1991.

Is EDE 33C safe to buy?

The MOT history for EDE 33C shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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