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JBY 221J

1988 Volkswagen Variant

Yellow Petrol 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,054 mi
Last recorded45,054 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBY 221J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVariant
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,570cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 45,054 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 40,716 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 40,700 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 40,664 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 17 May 2007 40,419 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Variant?

Based on 1,684 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
766
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 124
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
position lamp(s) not working 60
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 52
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
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JBY 221J is a 1988 Volkswagen Variant in Yellow with a 1,570cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Variant fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JBY 221J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Variant typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 38 years old, this Volkswagen Variant is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JBY 221J registered?

JBY 221J is a 1988 Volkswagen Variant, first registered on 1 December 1988.

Is JBY 221J safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBY 221J shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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