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HFW 384D

1990 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,802 mi
Last recorded93,802 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Beetle47,333 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFW 384D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 93,802 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 9,380 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 8,912 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Sep 2017 8,911 miles

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

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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HFW 384D is a 1990 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HFW 384D, 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 HFW 384D registered?

HFW 384D is a 1990 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 July 1990.

Is HFW 384D safe to buy?

The MOT history for HFW 384D shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HFW 384D have outstanding finance?

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