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FBC 318T

1991 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,218 mi
Last recorded13,218 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Beetle54,745 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBC 318T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 13,218 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount has movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 13,218 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount has movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 13,219 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2018 13,119 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2017 13,119 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Jun 2016 13,111 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Jun 2015 13,117 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 13,110 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 13,114 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2013 13,110 miles

both rear tyres are becoming perished

Pass 22 Jun 2012 13,119 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 13,118 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 13,110 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 13,118 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 13,110 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 13,110 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 13,076 miles

corrosion on o/s rear floor

Pass 3 May 2007 13,035 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight corrosion in offside floor.

Fail 3 May 2007 13,035 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight corrosion in offside floor.

Pass 7 Apr 2006 13,035 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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FBC 318T is a 1991 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FBC 318T, 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 FBC 318T registered?

FBC 318T is a 1991 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 June 1991.

Is FBC 318T safe to buy?

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