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JNN 969K

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Turquoise Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,888 mi
Last recorded46,888 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNN 969K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 46,888 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 46,880 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 48,840 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 46,764 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 17,625 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 17,602 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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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JNN 969K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Turquoise with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JNN 969K, 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

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What year was JNN 969K registered?

JNN 969K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 October 1971.

Is JNN 969K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JNN 969K shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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