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JCJ 366X

1982 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,210 mi
Last recorded45,210 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Beetle42,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCJ 366X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 45,210 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 45,197 miles

All starting to perish

Both head lamps. Beam pattern faint.

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 45,179 miles

osf brake pipe bracket clamp worn

washers weak

wiper blades smear screen

Pass 16 Jul 2009 45,169 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2009 45,610 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Semaphore indicator switch faulty (1.4.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 44,947 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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JCJ 366X is a 1982 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1982 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 42,199 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 JCJ 366X, 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 44 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JCJ 366X registered?

JCJ 366X is a 1982 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 May 1982.

Is JCJ 366X safe to buy?

The MOT history for JCJ 366X shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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