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PFF 604

1995 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

37,964 mi
Last recorded37,964 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Beetle50,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFF 604
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 37,964 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

vehicle will not idle

Pass 2 May 2017 37,760 miles

Front no plate slightly loose

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

Fail 2 May 2017 37,760 miles

Front no plate slightly loose

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 37,256 miles

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

both front headlights dim

Fail 23 Jun 2015 3,725 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

both front headlights dim

Pass 25 Jun 2014 36,534 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 36,532 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 35,138 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

spare tyre well heavily corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2012 34,829 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

play from front king pin areas. Advise customer has repaired

rear tyres feathering

Pass 3 Jun 2011 33,989 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 33,989 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

general under body corrosion....

long hand brake lever travel..

n/s/f suspension softer than o/s/f....

n/s/f tyre perishing & close to limit...

play in n/s/f king pins....

Pass 12 May 2010 32,432 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 32,432 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 May 2009 31,875 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 31,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

ns rear brake pipe possibly damaged

Pass 22 Feb 2008 28,780 miles

osr foot and handbrake need attention

Fail 20 Feb 2008 28,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

osr foot and handbrake need attention

Pass 12 Oct 2006 27,764 miles

Play in steering joints

Rear wheels heavily cambered

Fail 22 Sep 2006 27,760 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

lowered suspension /osr wheel appears misaligned

slight play ns steering joints

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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PFF 604 is a 1995 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 PFF 604, 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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PFF 604 is a 1995 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 May 1995.

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