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SPE 74L

1995 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests14 (6 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

16,120 mi
Last recorded16,120 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Beetle50,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPE 74L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

6 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 16,120 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 16,120 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength panel corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner wing corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength panel corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2011 16,085 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n\s headlamp is a sealed beam

Fail 3 Nov 2011 16,081 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n\s headlamp is a sealed beam

Fail 20 Apr 2011 16,050 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 14,818 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 14,813 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 12,776 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 12,776 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 7,724 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 7,724 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 13,830 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 12,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2005 12,731 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Lower Steering column retaining device missing (2.1.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.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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SPE 74L is a 1995 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1995 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 50,525 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 SPE 74L, 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 31 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SPE 74L registered?

SPE 74L is a 1995 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 January 1995.

Is SPE 74L safe to buy?

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