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JDA 668K

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,466 mi
Last recorded42,466 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2015
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDA 668K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2015 42,466 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 40,083 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 40,066 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 38,003 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 33,850 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

handbrake is on travel limit.

o/s front upper axlebeam-end has very slight play.

Pass 16 Mar 2009 29,527 miles

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

n/s/f lower balljoint cover split

steering is slightly notchy

Fail 7 Mar 2009 29,420 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Steering column damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f lower balljoint cover split

Pass 29 Mar 2008 24,825 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 20,595 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 15,587 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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JDA 668K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 46,446 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 JDA 668K, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JDA 668K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 September 1971.

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