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JFO 145

1995 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

16,789 mi
Last recorded16,789 miles
Recorded on3 May 2011
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Beetle50,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFO 145
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2011 16,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Apr 2011 16,783 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 14,735 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 13,228 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 13,107 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise slight play in king pins!

Pass 22 Mar 2008 11,932 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 9,760 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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JFO 145 is a 1995 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 JFO 145, 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 JFO 145 registered?

JFO 145 is a 1995 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 May 1995.

Is JFO 145 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JFO 145 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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