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BRF 303J

1994 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

44,794 mi
Last recorded44,794 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Beetle48,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRF 303J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 44,794 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 43,114 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 38,308 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 32,161 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 32,153 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on Wipers won't turn off (8.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 29,438 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 29,438 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position engine cover (6.4.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 28,333 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 28,330 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Both off side tyres have perished and splitting sidewalls

Fail 22 Apr 2015 28,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 27,487 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 27,487 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Gearbox mounting defective

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

offside front seat belt round battery earth cable

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 10 Aug 2011 26,791 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear suspension has been considerably lowered

Pass 10 Aug 2011 26,791 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear suspension has been considerably lowered

Pass 24 Apr 2009 26,575 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 26,542 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 26,542 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 26,368 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 26,368 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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BRF 303J is a 1994 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BRF 303J, 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 BRF 303J registered?

BRF 303J is a 1994 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 1994.

Is BRF 303J safe to buy?

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