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WHJ 542M

1988 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

61,763 mi
Last recorded61,763 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Beetle55,751 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHJ 542M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 61,763 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 22 Dec 2017 61,763 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 61,763 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 60,368 miles

all brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2015 60,368 miles

corrosion on all brake pipes

Fail 20 Jun 2015 60,365 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

corrosion on all brake pipes

Pass 2 Jun 2011 60,349 miles

seats poor condition

Fail 27 May 2011 60,327 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

seats poor condition

Pass 10 Apr 2007 60,170 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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WHJ 542M is a 1988 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1988 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 55,751 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 WHJ 542M, 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 38 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WHJ 542M registered?

WHJ 542M is a 1988 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 July 1988.

Is WHJ 542M safe to buy?

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