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JHE 128N

1994 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,138 mi
Last recorded67,138 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Beetle48,352 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHE 128N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,148cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014 67,138 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Horn Goes Off When Steering

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Tyres Perished

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 67,138 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal functionally incomplete (3.3.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Horn Goes Off When Steering

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Tyres Perished

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 May 2010 63,556 miles

nearside lower door hinge loose

slight play in upper steering column

tyres perrished

Pass 5 Mar 2009 56,252 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2009 56,239 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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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JHE 128N is a 1994 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,148cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JHE 128N, 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 JHE 128N registered?

JHE 128N is a 1994 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 June 1994.

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