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JLS 633S

1978 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

30,567 mi
Last recorded30,567 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Beetle45,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLS 633S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 30,567 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 30,448 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 30,448 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 30,246 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight cracking on all 4 tyres

Fail 22 Apr 2015 30,246 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight cracking on all 4 tyres

Pass 29 Oct 2013 30,235 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 29,971 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 29,962 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 29,937 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 29,860 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 29,756 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 29,600 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 29,426 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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JLS 633S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 45,494 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 JLS 633S, 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 48 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 JLS 633S registered?

JLS 633S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 April 1978.

Is JLS 633S safe to buy?

The MOT history for JLS 633S 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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