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TJF 52

1993 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 2161cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,707 mi
Last recorded28,707 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Beetle52,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJF 52
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,161cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 28,707 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 22,149 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 16,316 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 16,314 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the front (1.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 15,746 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 15,746 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 15,744 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 15,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 15,742 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 15,655 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 15,655 miles

Nearside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the front (1.4.C.1b)

Nearside Semaphore indicator arm does not extend smoothly (1.4.C.1a)

Offside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the front (1.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 15,777 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 15,389 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 14,732 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 14,730 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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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TJF 52 is a 1993 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 2,161cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 52,953 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 TJF 52, 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 33 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was TJF 52 registered?

TJF 52 is a 1993 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 January 1993.

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