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JGH 551K

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,830 mi
Last recorded87,830 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGH 551K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 87,830 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 87,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 84,947 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 84,973 miles

exhaust corroded

rear shock rubbers perishing

slight blow on rear exhaust box

steering coupling rubber perishing

Pass 9 May 2014 84,915 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 84,583 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 83,931 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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JGH 551K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JGH 551K, 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 JGH 551K registered?

JGH 551K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is JGH 551K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JGH 551K shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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