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KUJ 435J

1997 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,983 mi
Last recorded15,983 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Beetle51,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUJ 435J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 15,983 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 12,767 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 12,763 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor /sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 10,670 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 9,570 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 8,837 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 6,194 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 4,139 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 2,639 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 1,681 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bush cracking (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bush cracking (2.7.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s sill to rear (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 1,671 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bush cracking (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bush cracking (2.7.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s sill to rear (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 28,308 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 26,132 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 23,624 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 19,760 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 19,760 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 13,752 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 7,102 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 1,604 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 87,917 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 86,941 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 86,941 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 86,941 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2007 84,006 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 84,006 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 81,930 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 81,927 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2005 78,342 miles

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

Transmission oil leakage from o/s rear hub seal. Not affecting brake operation.

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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KUJ 435J is a 1997 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 51,989 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 KUJ 435J, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KUJ 435J registered?

KUJ 435J is a 1997 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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