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JEY 230F

1989 Volkswagen Beetle

Cream Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,121 mi
Last recorded40,121 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Beetle44,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEY 230F
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 40,121 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 39,966 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 39,069 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 39,502 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 39,502 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 39,338 miles

Battery insecure

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2011 39,322 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2010 38,778 miles

Battery insecure

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 Jul 2010 38,778 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Battery insecure

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 37,381 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 37,322 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 37,322 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 37,240 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 37,240 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 37,055 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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JEY 230F is a 1989 Volkswagen Beetle in Cream with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 JEY 230F, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JEY 230F registered?

JEY 230F is a 1989 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 April 1989.

Is JEY 230F safe to buy?

The MOT history for JEY 230F shows 15 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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