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EGC 569H

1991 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1302cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

57,521 mi
Last recorded57,521 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2014
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Beetle54,745 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGC 569H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,302cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2014 57,521 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 57,524 miles

play in steering box

Pass 27 May 2009 57,524 miles

o/s/r handbrake performance low

Fail 26 May 2009 57,524 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

o/s/r handbrake performance low

Fail 29 Apr 2009 57,524 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

n/s/r handbrake performance (86/164)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 57,574 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 57,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 57,529 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 569H is a 1991 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EGC 569H, 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

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What year was EGC 569H registered?

EGC 569H is a 1991 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 April 1991.

Is EGC 569H safe to buy?

The MOT history for EGC 569H shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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