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JLH 592K

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,622 mi
Last recorded51,622 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2013
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLH 592K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2013 51,622 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 47,652 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 43,233 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 36,289 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Aug 2008 36,256 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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JLH 592K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JLH 592K, 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

How do I check the history of JLH 592K?

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What year was JLH 592K registered?

JLH 592K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 November 1971.

Is JLH 592K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JLH 592K shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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