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JEY 106Y

1989 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

97,497 mi
Last recorded97,497 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Beetle44,131 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEY 106Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 97,497 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 97,435 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 97,340 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 97,198 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 97,119 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 97,055 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 96,823 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 96,413 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 96,084 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 95,491 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 80,475 miles

N/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Aug 2012 80,475 miles

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

N/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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JEY 106Y is a 1989 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 JEY 106Y, 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 JEY 106Y registered?

JEY 106Y is a 1989 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is JEY 106Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for JEY 106Y shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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