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JCO 372

1953 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1131cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,750 mi
Last recorded15,750 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2011
Typical for 1953 Volkswagen Beetle45,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCO 372
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1953
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,131cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 24 Dec 2011 15,750 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 15,600 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 15,550 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 15,512 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 15,451 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 15,162 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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JCO 372 is a 1953 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,131cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1953 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 45,272 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 JCO 372, 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 73 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JCO 372 registered?

JCO 372 is a 1953 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 December 1953.

Is JCO 372 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JCO 372 shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JCO 372 have outstanding finance?

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