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JVG 772M

1988 Volkswagen Beetle

Cream Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,445 mi
Last recorded89,445 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Beetle55,751 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJVG 772M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1988
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 89,445 miles

Nearside Front brake hose held back by cable tie

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive passenger floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear suspesion arm touching frame no play found

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive drivers floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

steering column bushes slight play

steering damper slight leak

Fail 26 Jun 2019 88,445 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure upright securing clamp not working on inside (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected reversing light connectors (4.11 (a) (ii))

Fuel pipe insecure fuel filter at front (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed rubbing on inside tyre (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive passenger floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear suspesion arm touching frame no play found

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive drivers floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

slight bad eath rear lights

spare wheel flat

steering column bushes slight play

steering damper slight leak

Pass 29 Jan 2018 88,446 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan near belt lower mount (5.2.6)

The vehicle body has many rust repair patches along its length.

Fail 25 Jan 2018 88,445 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded On subframe upper mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan near belt lower mount (5.2.6)

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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JVG 772M is a 1988 Volkswagen Beetle in Cream with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 55,751 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 772M, 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 38 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JVG 772M registered?

JVG 772M is a 1988 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 December 1988.

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