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AJW 511M

1994 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

94,060 mi
Last recorded94,060 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Beetle48,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJW 511M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 94,060 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 93,655 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 93,404 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 93,404 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 May 2018 92,638 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 92,156 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 23 May 2017 92,156 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure Wheel loose (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2016 91,457 miles

Horn button sparks when pressed

Fail 20 May 2016 91,457 miles

Horn button sparks when pressed

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 May 2015 90,757 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 May 2014 89,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 May 2014 89,530 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 May 2013 88,937 miles

steering wheel slight movement

Pass 25 May 2012 88,547 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 87,973 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 86,655 miles

Repair to body under rear seat squab?

drivers seat upright position?

Pass 2 Jun 2009 84,580 miles

Front brake disc distortion strong advise

brake effiency very close only 52%

Fail 1 Jun 2009 84,578 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc distortion strong advise

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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AJW 511M is a 1994 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1994 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 48,352 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 AJW 511M, 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 32 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJW 511M registered?

AJW 511M is a 1994 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 January 1994.

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