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OFL 66J

1989 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,710 mi
Last recorded72,710 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Beetle44,131 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFL 66J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 27 Jul 2018 72,710 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 72,665 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

under body heavily undersealed

Pass 12 Dec 2015 72,596 miles

rear floor starting to corrode

Pass 22 Nov 2014 72,511 miles

f metal brake pipe corroding

rear floor starting to rust

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 9 Oct 2013 72,469 miles

underside condition coroding

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 23 Oct 2012 72,158 miles

slight play in top steering column bush.

Pass 21 Oct 2011 72,036 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 71,764 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 71,219 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 71,159 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 70,186 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 69,916 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 66J is a 1989 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 66J, 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 66J?

You can check the full history of OFL 66J by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was OFL 66J registered?

OFL 66J is a 1989 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 November 1989.

Is OFL 66J safe to buy?

The MOT history for OFL 66J shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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