MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,500 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
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.
slight play in steering box.
slight play n/s/r wheel bearing..
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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.
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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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