MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30,988 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
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
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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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JVA 186N is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 February 2008.
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