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JVA 186N

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

30,988 mi
Last recorded30,988 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Beetle62,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJVA 186N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 30,988 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

all 4 tyres18 years old

rear suspension corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2016 78,311 miles

Body has slight corrosion ( nsf inner wheel arch)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (clap loose)

Offside Front offside has some damage to the tread blocks

Fail 28 Oct 2016 78,311 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure drivers (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Body has slight corrosion nsf inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp loose (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

osf tyre has some damage to the tread blocks

Pass 30 Oct 2015 77,416 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 75,938 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 75,772 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 75,772 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 75,599 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

front number plate cable tied on

handbrake lever travel slightly high

wipers poor

Fail 6 Aug 2012 75,599 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

front number plate cable tied on

handbrake lever travel slightly high

wipers poor

Pass 3 Aug 2011 75,425 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 75,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Apr 2010 75,187 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 75,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

near side front brake hose close to tyre when on lock

Pass 23 Jan 2009 24,980 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 94,394 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 7 Dec 2007 94,394 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

washjet starting to get a bit weak

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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JVA 186N is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 62,720 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 JVA 186N, 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 18 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was JVA 186N registered?

JVA 186N is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 February 2008.

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