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H609 GHF

1990 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

21,750 mi
Last recorded21,750 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Beetle47,333 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH609 GHF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 21,750 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 21,509 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 21,314 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 211,107 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 21,107 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 21,107 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 20,946 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 20,772 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 15,464 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 15,464 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 10,926 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

oil leaking from nearside rear hub

Fail 9 Jul 2007 10,906 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

oil leaking from n/s/r hub seal

Pass 29 Aug 2006 8,923 miles

fluid leak from back of nearside rear brake

Fail 25 Aug 2006 8,914 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fluid leak from nearside rear wheel

Fail 25 Jul 2006 8,565 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

fluid leaking from nearside rear brake drum

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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H609 GHF is a 1990 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 H609 GHF, 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 H609 GHF registered?

H609 GHF is a 1990 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H609 GHF safe to buy?

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