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JBY 295J

1991 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

23,608 mi
Last recorded23,608 miles
Recorded on16 May 2008
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Beetle54,745 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBY 295J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2008 23,608 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 23,608 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2006 22,523 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 22,506 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 295J is a 1991 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 54,745 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 JBY 295J, 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 35 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 295J registered?

JBY 295J is a 1991 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 May 1991.

Is JBY 295J safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBY 295J shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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