MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,139 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Horn control missing (1.6.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
JLW 68K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 JLW 68K, 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 JLW 68K?
You can check the full history of JLW 68K by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was JLW 68K registered?
JLW 68K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 October 1971.
Is JLW 68K safe to buy?
The MOT history for JLW 68K shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does JLW 68K have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on JLW 68K. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.