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H955 DBU

1990 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

55,860 mi
Last recorded55,860 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Beetle47,333 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH955 DBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2015 55,860 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 55,860 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 55,119 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 54,769 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 52,480 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 50,488 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 46,876 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 47,097 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 45,669 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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H955 DBU is a 1990 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 H955 DBU, 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 H955 DBU registered?

H955 DBU is a 1990 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H955 DBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H955 DBU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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