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ONJ 854

1992 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,073 mi
Last recorded55,073 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Beetle50,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationONJ 854
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 55,073 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 54,076 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 54,035 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2017 46,900 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 46,812 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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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ONJ 854 is a 1992 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1992 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 50,962 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 ONJ 854, 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 34 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 ONJ 854?

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What year was ONJ 854 registered?

ONJ 854 is a 1992 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 February 1992.

Is ONJ 854 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ONJ 854 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ONJ 854 have outstanding finance?

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