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TJI 7619

1993 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,847 mi
Last recorded91,847 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Beetle52,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJI 7619
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 91,847 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 91,707 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 91,526 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 91,441 miles

Both front seat belts are twisted

Both sides front upper and lower ball joint dust covers deteriorated but still prevent the ingress of water, dirt, etc

Nearside front shock absorber upper bushes deteriorated

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs slightly scored

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 91,354 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2013 91,171 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2011 90,721 miles

Coolant leak

Front wipers starting to smear

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs slightly scored

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 17 Sep 2010 90,657 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 90,657 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 90,254 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 90,254 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 90,254 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 90,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 May 2007 90,254 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering lock stop damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

disc conversion to rear brakes

engine under trays missing, slight damage off side door and front bumper fitted very close to near side wing

fout front chassis to body mounting bolts missing

heater cables not connected

suggest front lower seat belt mountings reinforced

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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TJI 7619 is a 1993 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 TJI 7619, 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 TJI 7619 registered?

TJI 7619 is a 1993 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 October 1993.

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