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EGC 369H

1991 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

89,119 mi
Last recorded89,119 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Beetle54,745 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGC 369H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1991
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 89,119 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 88,057 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 87,354 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 86,087 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 82,858 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 82,858 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 79,333 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 79,332 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 77,497 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 75,191 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 73,944 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 71,701 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 71,698 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 68,973 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 64,963 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 59,432 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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EGC 369H is a 1991 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 EGC 369H, 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.

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What year was EGC 369H registered?

EGC 369H is a 1991 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 August 1991.

Is EGC 369H safe to buy?

The MOT history for EGC 369H shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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