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JHC 93J

1971 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle

Beige Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,818 mi
Last recorded84,818 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2010
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle40,572 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHC 93J
MakeVolkswagen
Model1200 Beetle
Year1971
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2010 84,818 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

rear axle has slight oil leak, both rear backplates damp with oil

Pass 19 Jun 2009 83,941 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 83,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 78,147 miles

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

wiper linkage worn.

Pass 8 May 2006 70,156 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 70,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1200 Beetle?

Based on 447 MOT tests across 172 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
755
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
172
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 43
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 41
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 28
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 19
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18
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JHC 93J is a 1971 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle in Beige with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 40,572 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen 1200 Beetle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JHC 93J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen 1200 Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen 1200 Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JHC 93J registered?

JHC 93J is a 1971 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle, first registered on 4 February 1971.

Is JHC 93J safe to buy?

The MOT history for JHC 93J shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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