MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,511 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak slight ()
slight free play steering wheel
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
n.s.r. brake binding slightly
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
n.s.r. & o.s.r. jacking points corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
n.s.r. & o.s.r. jacking points corroded
n.s.r. brake binding slightly
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
rear jacking points correded but not effecting veichle structure
Front Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
rear jacking points correded but not effecting veichle structure
Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
slight play in o/s front wheel bearing.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
all tyres have side and between tread surface cracking
Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
all tyres have side and between tread surface cracking
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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JVG 342M is a 1997 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
Across all 1997 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 51,989 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 JVG 342M, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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JVG 342M is a 1997 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 December 1997.
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