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HDH 890T

1991 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,475 mi
Last recorded79,475 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2019
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Beetle54,745 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDH 890T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1991
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2019 79,475 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 79,468 miles

Handbrake just met requirements 16%

Pass 20 Oct 2017 79,440 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 79,198 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 79,033 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 78,860 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2013 78,736 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 78,632 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2011 78,229 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2011 78,229 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 77,949 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2009 77,818 miles

both rear tyre valves slight perishing

Fail 15 Aug 2009 77,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Both rear tyre valves perished

Pass 20 Aug 2008 77,055 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 76,202 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 74,956 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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HDH 890T is a 1991 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1991 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 54,745 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 HDH 890T, 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 35 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HDH 890T?

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What year was HDH 890T registered?

HDH 890T is a 1991 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 March 1991.

Is HDH 890T safe to buy?

The MOT history for HDH 890T shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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