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ALG 105J

1987 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

53,860 mi
Last recorded53,860 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Beetle46,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALG 105J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 53,860 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 53,848 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER & OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Engine Mounting Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER & OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 53,803 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 53,613 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 53,612 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 53,150 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 53,131 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 54,994 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 52,932 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 52,930 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 51,388 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 51,386 miles

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 51,216 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 50,988 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 51,686 miles

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 58,881 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 50,802 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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ALG 105J is a 1987 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1987 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 46,595 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 ALG 105J, 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 39 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ALG 105J registered?

ALG 105J is a 1987 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 May 1987.

Is ALG 105J safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALG 105J shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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