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HDA 944J

1995 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

58,725 mi
Last recorded58,725 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Beetle50,525 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDA 944J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 58,725 miles

surface corrosion to rear brake pipe

surface corrosion to rear chassis

Fail 5 Jan 2018 58,725 miles

Direction indicator not working o/s front and rear (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering o/s and n/s chassis (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded surface

Pass 23 Aug 2016 58,725 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened outer casing of rear h/brake cables deteriorating (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened hand brake slight fraying (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened h/brake cable slight fraying (3.5.1b)

all tyres perishing

areas of suspension corroded i

brake pipes have been treated with under seal

corrosion on underneath of vehicle

Fail 22 Aug 2016 58,725 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened outer casing of rear h/brake cables deteriorating (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres perishing

areas of suspension corroded i

brake pipes have been treated with under seal

corrosion on underneath of vehicle

Pass 12 Jun 2015 58,725 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion suspension

slight deterioration on all tyres

Fail 3 Jun 2015 58,725 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion suspension

slight deterioration on all tyres

Pass 5 Jun 2014 58,725 miles

rear indictors wrong colour

Fail 3 Jun 2014

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

rear indictors wrong colour

Pass 23 May 2013 58,725 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 58,725 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 May 2012 58,725 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 May 2011 58,725 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 58,725 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 58,725 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2009 58,725 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 58,725 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 58,010 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2006 58,010 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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HDA 944J is a 1995 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1995 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 50,525 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 HDA 944J, 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 31 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HDA 944J registered?

HDA 944J is a 1995 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 August 1995.

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