MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
20,036 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
headlamps have low light output on dip beam. ok at time of test
Nearside Headlamp aim not in a clean condition affecting light output (1.2.4a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim not in a clean condition affecting light output (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EMR 853L is a 1990 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 EMR 853L, 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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How do I check the history of EMR 853L?
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What year was EMR 853L registered?
EMR 853L is a 1990 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 August 1990.
Is EMR 853L safe to buy?
The MOT history for EMR 853L shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does EMR 853L have outstanding finance?
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