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JBY 232J

1989 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,203 mi
Last recorded1,203 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2009
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Beetle44,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBY 232J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2009 1,203 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 527 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 527 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 424 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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JBY 232J is a 1989 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 JBY 232J, 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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What year was JBY 232J registered?

JBY 232J is a 1989 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 February 1989.

Is JBY 232J safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBY 232J shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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