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JCV 389N

1991 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,382 mi
Last recorded10,382 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2007
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Beetle54,745 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCV 389N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2007 10,382 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 10,359 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 10,290 miles

front pads are low

underside of vehicle covered with thick underseal

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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JCV 389N is a 1991 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 JCV 389N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JCV 389N?

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What year was JCV 389N registered?

JCV 389N is a 1991 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 July 1991.

Is JCV 389N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JCV 389N shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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