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PJT 463J

1990 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1303cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests33 (22 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,409 mi
Last recorded8,409 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Beetle47,333 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJT 463J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,303cc

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MOT History

22 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 8,409 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

cv joints worn

Fail 16 Sep 2026 8,407 miles

Emissions unable to be completed wont idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

cv joints worn

Pass 22 Sep 2025 8,288 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

inner- outer cv joints worn both sides

Pass 19 Sep 2024 8,138 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

inner- outer cv joints worn both sides

Pass 15 Sep 2023 8,037 miles

Both n/s/r cv joints worn. Some wear to o/s/r.

N/s/f tyre wearing to inner edge.

N/s/r engine bay fire wall semi-insecure.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 7,897 miles

Both rear outer cv joints have wear.

Front tyres showing age.

N/s/f brake flexi perished, advise replacement next 12 months.

O/s/f seat belt starting to fray.

Poor weld repairs to both rear sill closing panels/lower rear suspension/boot floor panels.

Rearmost section of front wheel arch has small hole.

Slight lift in both front upper strut top mounts.

Slight wear in n/s/f wheel bearing.

Stray wire running behind fan hosing, close to thermostat flaps.

Fail 28 Sep 2022 7,895 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Suspect seizing wheel cylinder. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Both rear outer cv joints have wear.

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front tyres showing age.

N/s/f brake flexi perished, advise replacement next 12 months.

O/s/f seat belt starting to fray.

Poor weld repairs to both rear sill closing panels/lower rear suspension/boot floor panels.

Rearmost section of front wheel arch has small hole.

Slight lift in both front upper strut top mounts.

Slight wear in n/s/f wheel bearing.

Stray wire running behind fan hosing, close to thermostat flaps.

Pass 28 Sep 2021 7,541 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly cracking

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 7,541 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Offside central (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap seal slightly cracking

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 7,372 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security lower a post area (under wing) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive holed (requires attention) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 7,232 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive will require attention (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive will require attention (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 7,232 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive will require attention (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive will require attention (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 6,868 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear slight corrosion

Offside Front slight corrosion

Fail 19 Sep 2018 6,867 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side very low performance (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel brake drum wet (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear slight corrosion

Offside Front slight corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2017 6,578 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 6,510 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake drum slightly damp

slight corrosion rear

Pass 24 Sep 2015 6,210 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 5,619 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 5,509 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 5,509 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 5,509 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 5,509 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 5,509 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 5,509 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 5,509 miles

fuel cap seal perished

hand brake travel

n/s/f and o/s/f chassis corroded

oil leak

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 23 Oct 2009 5,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

fuel cap seal perished

hand brake travel

n/s/f and o/s/f chassis corroded

oil leak

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 12 Nov 2008 5,509 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 5,509 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 5,509 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 5,509 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 5,509 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 5,509 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 5,509 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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PJT 463J is a 1990 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,303cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 47,333 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 PJT 463J, 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 36 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PJT 463J is a 1990 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 November 1990.

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