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GVO 211J

1996 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,316 mi
Last recorded20,316 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Beetle41,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVO 211J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 20,316 miles

Nearside Front tyre is slightly scrubbed on inner edge.

Offside Front tyre is slightly scrubbed on inner edge.

all steel brake pipes slightly corroded at master cylender

Fail 26 Jan 2017 20,315 miles

Battery insecure battery under rear seat not secured. (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes at master cylander slightly corroded. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre is slightly worn on inner edge.

Offside Front tyre is slightly worn on inner edge.

Pass 7 Dec 2015 18,624 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

heavy oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2015 18,624 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported under bonnet audio equipment wiring almost ready to short on fuel tank (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

heavy oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2014 12,141 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 12,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 May 2011 11,761 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 9,873 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 9,195 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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GVO 211J is a 1996 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GVO 211J, 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.

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What year was GVO 211J registered?

GVO 211J is a 1996 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 1996.

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