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JBN 532N

1992 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

6,356 mi
Last recorded6,356 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Beetle50,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBN 532N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 6,356 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 5,372 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 5,142 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 5,142 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 4,973 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 4,662 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nearside steering arm twisted

Fail 11 Feb 2013 4,658 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 4,497 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 4,293 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 4,291 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2010 3,929 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 3,928 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

horn not secured

Pass 7 Jul 2009 3,051 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 3,051 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 2,509 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 2,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 2,175 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 2,175 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 1,866 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 1,865 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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 532N is a 1992 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 1992 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 50,962 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 JBN 532N, 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 34 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JBN 532N registered?

JBN 532N is a 1992 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 March 1992.

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