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F2 JJX

1997 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

54,257 mi
Last recorded54,257 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Beetle51,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF2 JJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 54,257 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged interior mirror missing ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 54,250 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2024 52,700 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 51,790 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 51,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 50,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear suspension slightly bouncy

Fail 6 Oct 2022 50,271 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 48,931 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 47,596 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 56,900 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 44,262 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 43,335 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 47,264 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 41,058 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 39,548 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 36,593 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside exhaust heat exchanger rusted & holed but not leaking gases

nearside front wheel binding slightly

Fail 18 Sep 2013 36,592 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside exhaust heat exchanger rusted & holed but not leaking gases

nearside front wheel binding slightly

Pass 15 Oct 2012 36,558 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 36,187 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front brake binding slightly..

nearside front shock absorber rubber bushes worn..

offside front tyre perishing sidewalls..

rear brake pipes corroded...

Fail 19 Jan 2011 36,166 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front brake binding slightly..

nearside front shock absorber rubber bushes worn..

offside front tyre perishing sidewalls..

rear brake pipes corroded...

Pass 23 Jan 2010 34,968 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 31,415 miles

Front washers poor

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre perishing and low

Parking brake high

Pass 22 Jan 2008 29,937 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/F,O/S/R AND N/S/R TYRES PERISHED

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Jan 2008 29,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/F,O/S/R AND N/S/R TYRES PERISHED

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 May 2006 25,338 miles

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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F2 JJX is a 1997 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 51,989 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 F2 JJX, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F2 JJX registered?

F2 JJX is a 1997 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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