MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,351 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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advise on underbody rust front and rear
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
advise on underbody rust front and rear
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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235 JMU is a 1956 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1956 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 36,400 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 235 JMU, 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 70 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was 235 JMU registered?
235 JMU is a 1956 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 September 1956.
Is 235 JMU safe to buy?
The MOT history for 235 JMU 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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