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BHJ 199F

1996 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2011
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,082 mi
Last recorded99,082 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Beetle41,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHJ 199F
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 6 Sep 2010 99,082 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 98,678 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 98,647 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 98,390 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 97,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2005 96,539 miles

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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BHJ 199F is a 1996 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 41,156 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 BHJ 199F, 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 30 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 BHJ 199F registered?

BHJ 199F is a 1996 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 June 1996.

Is BHJ 199F safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHJ 199F shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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