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FGV 181L

1991 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

75,610 mi
Last recorded75,610 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Beetle54,745 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGV 181L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1991
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 75,610 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 75,199 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 75,191 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 74,664 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 74,546 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 74,444 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 74,207 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 73,641 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

vehicle under sealed

Fail 9 Jun 2014 73,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

vehicle under sealed

Pass 5 Nov 2012 73,453 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 72,934 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 72,147 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Oct 2010 72,147 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Oct 2009 71,836 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 71,836 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 71,166 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 70,327 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 70,327 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 69,824 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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FGV 181L is a 1991 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FGV 181L, 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 FGV 181L registered?

FGV 181L is a 1991 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 February 1991.

Is FGV 181L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FGV 181L shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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