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EUC 590V

1979 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2008
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

1,727 mi
Last recorded1,727 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2007
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Beetle41,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEUC 590V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,650cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 21 Jun 2007 1,727 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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EUC 590V is a 1979 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 41,458 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 EUC 590V, 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 47 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EUC 590V?

You can check the full history of EUC 590V by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EUC 590V registered?

EUC 590V is a 1979 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 December 1979.

Is EUC 590V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EUC 590V shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EUC 590V have outstanding finance?

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