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FPV 184J

1989 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,256 mi
Last recorded54,256 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2005
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Beetle44,131 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPV 184J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2005 54,256 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 54,251 miles

Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 184J is a 1989 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 44,131 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 FPV 184J, 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 37 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 184J?

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What year was FPV 184J registered?

FPV 184J is a 1989 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 June 1989.

Is FPV 184J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FPV 184J shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FPV 184J have outstanding finance?

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