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PJT 91J

1991 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,289 mi
Last recorded93,289 miles
Recorded on9 May 2012
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Beetle54,745 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJT 91J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1991
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 May 2012 93,289 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2012 93,289 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 90,620 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 15 May 2008 90,600 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

nearside rear flexible brake hose longer than offside rear

Pass 14 Aug 2006 88,403 miles

surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle !!!!

Pass 16 Aug 2005 86,524 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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PJT 91J is a 1991 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 54,745 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 91J, 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 35 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 PJT 91J registered?

PJT 91J is a 1991 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 February 1991.

Is PJT 91J safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJT 91J shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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