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JBY 187J

1987 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,500 mi
Last recorded49,500 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Beetle46,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBY 187J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 49,500 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 49,431 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 49,331 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 49,315 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 49,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 49,254 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 49,148 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 49,148 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

slight play in steering box.

Pass 23 May 2007 48,854 miles

slight play in steering box.

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing..

Pass 28 Feb 2006 47,451 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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JBY 187J is a 1987 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1987 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 46,595 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 JBY 187J, 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 39 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JBY 187J registered?

JBY 187J is a 1987 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 July 1987.

Is JBY 187J safe to buy?

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