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YJT 187M

1987 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1303cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,128 mi
Last recorded60,128 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2008
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Beetle46,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJT 187M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,303cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2008 60,128 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Dec 2006 59,979 miles

o/s n/s front to rear chassis legs .o/s lower ball joint boot split.

Pass 26 Jan 2006 59,592 miles

Extensive welding repairs to underside of vehicle coated with underseal.

Fail 25 Jan 2006 59,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

There have been numerous structural repairs which are very hard to assess because they have been coated with underseal

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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YJT 187M is a 1987 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,303cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YJT 187M, 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 YJT 187M registered?

YJT 187M is a 1987 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 June 1987.

Is YJT 187M safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJT 187M shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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