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OFL 62J

1989 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2015
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,762 mi
Last recorded60,762 miles
Recorded on3 May 2014
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Beetle44,131 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFL 62J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 3 May 2014 60,762 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 60,566 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 96,840 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 96,832 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 96,740 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 96,612 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 96,443 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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OFL 62J is a 1989 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1989 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 44,131 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 OFL 62J, 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 37 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 OFL 62J?

You can check the full history of OFL 62J by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was OFL 62J registered?

OFL 62J is a 1989 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 June 1989.

Is OFL 62J safe to buy?

The MOT history for OFL 62J shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OFL 62J have outstanding finance?

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