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KNH 236N

1990 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,149 mi
Last recorded32,149 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2009
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Beetle47,333 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKNH 236N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2009 32,149 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 31,766 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 31,047 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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KNH 236N is a 1990 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,570cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KNH 236N, 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

How do I check the history of KNH 236N?

You can check the full history of KNH 236N by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KNH 236N registered?

KNH 236N is a 1990 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 May 1990.

Is KNH 236N safe to buy?

The MOT history for KNH 236N shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KNH 236N have outstanding finance?

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