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C975 JYB

1986 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,323 mi
Last recorded95,323 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Beetle48,532 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC975 JYB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 95,323 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 92,642 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 92,642 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 89,426 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 81,164 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 80,745 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 80,302 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 10 Aug 2012 80,302 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 76,736 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 75,877 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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C975 JYB is a 1986 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1986 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 48,532 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 C975 JYB, 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 40 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C975 JYB registered?

C975 JYB is a 1986 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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