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FPV 139J

1992 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,160 mi
Last recorded74,160 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2011
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Beetle50,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPV 139J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2011 74,160 miles

slight leak steering damper

slight play steering box

Pass 1 Jun 2010 72,541 miles

front number plate slighty cracked

Fail 25 May 2010 72,541 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate slighty cracked

o/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 18 May 2009 70,773 miles

exhuust noise and popping back

slight play in n/s/f and both rear wheels

Pass 21 May 2008 68,570 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 65,494 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 65,393 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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FPV 139J is a 1992 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1992 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 50,962 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 FPV 139J, 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 34 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 FPV 139J?

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What year was FPV 139J registered?

FPV 139J is a 1992 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 November 1992.

Is FPV 139J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FPV 139J shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FPV 139J have outstanding finance?

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