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OJN 435P

1989 Volkswagen Beetle

Brown Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

54,479 mi
Last recorded54,479 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Beetle44,131 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJN 435P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1989
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 54,479 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 53,497 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 52,701 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside & nearside rear body mountings corroded

Pass 30 May 2013 51,738 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 28 May 2012 51,162 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 50,865 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 49,245 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 49,245 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 46,910 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 43,695 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 78,318 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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OJN 435P is a 1989 Volkswagen Beetle in Brown with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OJN 435P, 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

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What year was OJN 435P registered?

OJN 435P is a 1989 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 April 1989.

Is OJN 435P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OJN 435P shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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