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UMD 124L

1995 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

78,644 mi
Last recorded78,644 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Beetle50,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUMD 124L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 78,644 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Underside surface corrosion

Pass 24 May 2021 78,456 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 78,436 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 76,216 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 73,213 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 69,270 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 65,628 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 62,292 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 58,958 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 58,940 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 54,207 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 50,097 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 47,309 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 46,943 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 46,807 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 46,354 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.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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UMD 124L is a 1995 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 UMD 124L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UMD 124L?

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What year was UMD 124L registered?

UMD 124L is a 1995 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 March 1995.

Is UMD 124L safe to buy?

The MOT history for UMD 124L shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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