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JHM 777K

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1914cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118 mi
Last recorded118 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHM 777K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,914cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 118 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 118 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021
Fail 5 Jul 2021

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 5 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 1 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 1 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached bottom mountings (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached top bush (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play ball joint nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached bottom mountings (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached top bush (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability stub axel mounting bolt not locked (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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JHM 777K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,914cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 JHM 777K, 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 JHM 777K registered?

JHM 777K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is JHM 777K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JHM 777K shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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