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JHC 756J

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

20,028 mi
Last recorded20,028 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHC 756J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 20,028 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 18,891 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 18,460 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 17,633 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 17,113 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 16,440 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 15,142 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 14,484 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 13,659 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 13,409 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 13,409 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 13,281 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 13,281 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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JHC 756J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 JHC 756J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JHC 756J registered?

JHC 756J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 April 1971.

Is JHC 756J safe to buy?

The MOT history for JHC 756J shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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