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G2 RSN

1990 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,945 mi
Last recorded77,945 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Beetle47,333 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG2 RSN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2025 77,945 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Master cylinder (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Underbody heavily undersealed obscuring view of some testable items

Fail 15 Sep 2025 77,934 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Heavily undersealed obscuring view of some testable items

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 76,831 miles

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Heavily undersealed obscuring view of some testable items

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 75,028 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Underbody heavily undersealed preventing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 5 Sep 2022 73,807 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

underbody heavily wax oiled obscuring view of some testable items

Pass 15 Sep 2021 72,236 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 13 Sep 2021 72,222 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 28 Feb 2019 72,213 miles

underside of vehicle waxed

Pass 20 Apr 2018 72,087 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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G2 RSN is a 1990 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G2 RSN, 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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What year was G2 RSN registered?

G2 RSN is a 1990 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 November 1990.

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