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H6 LPO

1990 Volkswagen Beetle

Cream Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

55,000 mi
Last recorded55,000 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2022
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Beetle47,333 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH6 LPO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1990
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2022 55,000 miles

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 54,155 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 53,284 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2018 52,971 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2018 52,971 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 May 2017 52,476 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2016 52,092 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 7 May 2016 52,092 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 51,447 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 50,654 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 49,277 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 48,312 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 46,907 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 46,019 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 71,267 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 68,568 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 68,567 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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H6 LPO is a 1990 Volkswagen Beetle in Cream with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 H6 LPO, 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 H6 LPO registered?

H6 LPO is a 1990 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 September 1990.

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