MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,819 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
rear no plate showing signs of delamination
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear no plate showing signs of delamination
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)
offside rear c/v boot adrift
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
offside rear c/v boot adrift
Anti-roll bar inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
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JFM 960J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 JFM 960J, 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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What year was JFM 960J registered?
JFM 960J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 January 1971.
Is JFM 960J safe to buy?
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