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EMR 809L

1988 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,563 mi
Last recorded58,563 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Beetle55,751 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMR 809L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 58,563 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 58,557 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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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EMR 809L is a 1988 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 55,751 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 EMR 809L, 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 38 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 EMR 809L?

You can check the full history of EMR 809L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EMR 809L registered?

EMR 809L is a 1988 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 July 1988.

Is EMR 809L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EMR 809L shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EMR 809L have outstanding finance?

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