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FPV 108J

1990 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,331 mi
Last recorded77,331 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2013
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Beetle47,333 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPV 108J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2013 77,331 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

slight noise at nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 10 Oct 2013 77,331 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight noise at nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 8 Oct 2012 77,273 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

nearside and offside front tyres have slight radial cracking

nearside and offside rear tyres have slight radial cracking

Pass 8 Oct 2012 77,273 miles

nearside and offside front tyres have slight radial cracking

nearside and offside rear tyres have slight radial cracking

Pass 21 Sep 2011 77,269 miles

nearside and offside front headlamp aim patterns not fully clear

nearside and offside front tyres have slight radial cracking

nearside and offside rear tyres have slight radial cracking

slight cut in offside rear tyre outer side wall

Pass 4 Oct 2010 77,265 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s and o/s front tyres have slight radial cracking

n/s and o/s rear tyres have slight radial cracking

slight noise at n/s front wheel bearing

Fail 4 Oct 2010 77,265 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s and o/s front tyres have slight radial cracking

n/s and o/s rear tyres have slight radial cracking

slight noise at n/s front wheel bearing

Fail 9 Oct 2009 77,261 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 77,261 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 77,214 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 77,214 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 8 Oct 2007 77,204 miles

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 77,204 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 77,158 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 76,988 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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FPV 108J is a 1990 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1990 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 47,333 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 FPV 108J, 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 36 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FPV 108J registered?

FPV 108J is a 1990 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 December 1990.

Is FPV 108J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FPV 108J shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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