MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,634 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
both rear tyres perrished
oil leak
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
both rear tyres perrished
oil leak
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
rear heel board corroded
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
rear heel board corroded
both front lower suspension arm bushes have movement
both rear wheel bearings have slight play
front tyres perished
horn is quiet
nearside front wheel bearing has play (MARGINAL PASS)
offside front wheel bearing has slight play
rear brake imbalance high
wipers slow
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
both front lower suspension arm bushes have movement
both rear wheel bearings hae slight play
front tyres perished
horn is quiet
nearside front wheel bearing has play (MARGINAL PASS)
offside front wheel bearing has slight play
rear brake imbalance high
wipers slow
Inbalance on front brakes
Metal brake pipes rusty
Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
bonnet only holding on first catch
both front tyres slightly perished
fibre glass used on underside of vehicle
front bumper loose
windscreen has misting around edges
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
hazard warning switch intermitant
in my opinion the step sills are poor
hazard warning switch intermitant
in my opinion the step sills are poor
windscreen washers poor
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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JBY 228J is a 1989 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,570cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
Across all 1989 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 44,131 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 JBY 228J, 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 37 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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JBY 228J is a 1989 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 February 1989.
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