MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,934 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front sub-frame corroded
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)
front nearside and offside inner wings rusty
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
widespread corrosion repaired throughout vehicle.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)
Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
a lot of corrosion to front axle assembly has been weld repaired
gear box casting damaged by front mount
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
front number plate slightly deteriorated
n/s rear brake binding slightly
n/s and o/s rear suspension mounts slightly worn
n/s rear brake binding slightly
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
n/s and o/s rear suspension mounts slightly worn
n/s rear brake binding slightly
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
fuel pipe pump to carb perishing
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
o/s front headlight cracked
slight play in n/s rearwheel bearing
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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FPV 89J is a 1989 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.
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 89J, 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.
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What year was FPV 89J registered?
FPV 89J is a 1989 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 August 1989.
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