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OEU 91J

1991 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Tests2 (0 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

68,922 mi
Last recorded68,922 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2009
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Beetle54,745 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEU 91J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

0 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2009 68,922 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 15 Jan 2009 68,922 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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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OEU 91J is a 1991 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 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 OEU 91J, 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 OEU 91J?

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What year was OEU 91J registered?

OEU 91J is a 1991 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 April 1991.

Is OEU 91J safe to buy?

The MOT history for OEU 91J shows 2 tests with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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