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H804 TAW

1990 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

41,059 mi
Last recorded41,059 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Beetle47,333 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH804 TAW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 41,059 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 40,200 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 39,605 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 39,233 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 37,688 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 35,789 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 32,967 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 30,618 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 29,907 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 May 2015 29,907 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 268,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 19,431 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 18,830 miles

Oil leak

Slight damaged to front number plate

Fail 14 Sep 2011 18,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Slight damaged to front number plate

Pass 8 Sep 2010 17,075 miles

O/S/F Shock absorber rubber perishing

Oil leak from engine

Steering box damp

Fail 8 Sep 2010 170,750 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/F Shock absorber rubber perishing

Oil leak from engine

Steering box damp

Pass 19 Sep 2009 14,555 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Sep 2009 14,532 miles

Brake lever locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Sep 2008 13,241 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 13,241 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 9,819 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 9,810 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 7,981 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 7,981 miles

registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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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H804 TAW is a 1990 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 H804 TAW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H804 TAW registered?

H804 TAW is a 1990 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H804 TAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H804 TAW shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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