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JAS 208

1951 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,541 mi
Last recorded19,541 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAS 208
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1951
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2011 19,541 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 19,326 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 19,315 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 18,897 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 18,442 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 17,778 miles

both seat runners worn

corrosion both rear inner archs

slight movment nearside inner track rod

Pass 27 Jun 2006 17,222 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 17,222 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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JAS 208 is a 1951 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JAS 208, 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 75 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JAS 208?

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What year was JAS 208 registered?

JAS 208 is a 1951 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1951.

Is JAS 208 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAS 208 shows 8 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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