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KWE 895J

1991 Volkswagen Beetle

Cream Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

2,069 mi
Last recorded2,069 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2010
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Beetle54,745 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKWE 895J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1991
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2010 2,069 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 1,881 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 11,321 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 11,321 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 470 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 99,455 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

all of vehicle covered thick with under seal †welding repairs have been carried out due to underseal inspection of welding limited. †

electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

oil leak

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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KWE 895J is a 1991 Volkswagen Beetle in Cream with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1991 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 54,745 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 KWE 895J, 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 35 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 KWE 895J?

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What year was KWE 895J registered?

KWE 895J is a 1991 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 August 1991.

Is KWE 895J safe to buy?

The MOT history for KWE 895J shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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