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JPM 973V

1992 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

341 mi
Last recorded341 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Beetle50,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPM 973V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1992
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 341 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 341 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Dec 2015 340 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all 4 tyres side walls cracking

Pass 15 Aug 2007 758 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 685 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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JPM 973V is a 1992 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1992 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 50,962 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 JPM 973V, 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 34 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 JPM 973V?

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What year was JPM 973V registered?

JPM 973V is a 1992 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 May 1992.

Is JPM 973V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JPM 973V shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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