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KLJ 37N

1990 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,315 mi
Last recorded8,315 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Beetle47,333 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKLJ 37N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1990
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 8,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 7,957 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside rusty in places

Fail 10 Nov 2023 7,956 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working Both (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside rusty in places

Pass 10 Nov 2022 6,188 miles

slight play rear hubs

Fail 10 Nov 2022 6,188 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

slight play rear hubs

Pass 10 Nov 2021 5,615 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2020 5,019 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2020 5,018 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working all fronts (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2019 4,081 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corroded

underside corroded in places

vehicle body corroded in places

Fail 5 Sep 2019 4,081 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel cap seal perished and half of seal is missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel hose chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear bearing not checked due to wheel bind

exhaust corroded

underside corroded in places

vehicle body corroded in places

Pass 23 Apr 2007 1,609 miles

oil leaks from engine and gearbox

rocker boxes corroded

heat exchangers corroded

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 2 May 2006 98,622 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise brake pipes heavily greased at time of test

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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KLJ 37N is a 1990 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KLJ 37N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KLJ 37N?

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What year was KLJ 37N registered?

KLJ 37N is a 1990 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 May 1990.

Is KLJ 37N safe to buy?

The MOT history for KLJ 37N shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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