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JNK 114Y

1983 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

82,811 mi
Last recorded82,811 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Beetle49,914 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNK 114Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2018 82,811 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 82,763 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 82,759 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 82,287 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

large chip in windscreen but not enroaching swept area or obscurring drivers view

Fail 20 Dec 2014 82,287 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

large chip in windscreen but not enroaching swept area or obscurring drivers view

Pass 2 Nov 2013 80,694 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 76,816 miles

chip to screen

offside and nearside floors corroding

offside and nearside inner and outer sills

Pass 9 Apr 2008 75,107 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 74,366 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 74,329 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2006 73,008 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 72,991 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

o/s/r chassis component corroding

slight knock on top steering colomn

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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JNK 114Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1983 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 49,914 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 JNK 114Y, 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 43 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JNK 114Y registered?

JNK 114Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 March 1983.

Is JNK 114Y safe to buy?

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