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JBN 475N

1991 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

72,738 mi
Last recorded72,738 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Beetle54,745 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBN 475N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1991
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 72,738 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 72,734 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2016 72,626 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2015 71,198 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 71,193 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 71,193 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 31 May 2013 71,193 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 71,188 miles

nearside front tyre has some deterioration too sidewall .

nearside rear tyre has some deterioration too sidewall .

offside front tyre has some deterioration too sidewall .

offside rear tyre has some deterioration too sidewall .

Fail 23 May 2012 71,188 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre has some deterioration too sidewall .

nearside rear tyre has some deterioration too sidewall .

offside front tyre has some deterioration too sidewall .

offside rear tyre has some deterioration too sidewall .

Pass 25 Aug 2010 71,162 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

all four tyres are cracking in side walls

Pass 29 Jun 2009 71,114 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 71,144 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all tyre's have cracking in side wall's.

n/s/f tyre caches the inner body .

o/s/r bump stop split.

Pass 9 Jul 2008 71,143 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 71,143 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s front seat belt twisted

rear shockers soft

Pass 19 Jun 2007 71,143 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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JBN 475N is a 1991 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1991 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 54,745 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 JBN 475N, 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 35 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JBN 475N registered?

JBN 475N is a 1991 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 March 1991.

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