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PHJ 104E

1995 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

19,137 mi
Last recorded19,137 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2014
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Beetle50,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHJ 104E
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2014 19,137 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

floor and sub frames surface rust

front shock absorber bushes perished

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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PHJ 104E is a 1995 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 PHJ 104E, 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 PHJ 104E registered?

PHJ 104E is a 1995 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 March 1995.

Is PHJ 104E safe to buy?

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