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JNN 262D

1966 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle

Blue Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2022
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

1,566 mi
Last recorded1,566 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNN 262D
MakeVolkswagen
Model1300 Beetle
Year1966
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2021 1,566 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 1,532 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 98,552 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 97,624 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 97,621 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

slight cut on outter side wall

How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1300 Beetle?

Based on 395 MOT tests across 145 vehicles.

62.8%
Pass Rate
740
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
145
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 58
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 38
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 36
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 26
Headlamp aim too high 25
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JNN 262D is a 1966 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen 1300 Beetle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JNN 262D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen 1300 Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 60 years old, this Volkswagen 1300 Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JNN 262D registered?

JNN 262D is a 1966 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle, first registered on 21 July 1966.

Is JNN 262D safe to buy?

The MOT history for JNN 262D shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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