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JPD 977K

1971 Volkswagen Bettle

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

43,640 mi
Last recorded43,640 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Bettle46,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPD 977K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBettle
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2015 43,640 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Wheel insecure spare wheel (front) (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

vehicle body corroded in places (front to rear)

vehicle underside covered with thick underseal

Pass 8 Feb 2011 43,403 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 43,402 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 41,950 miles

Nearside rear brake is slightly binding

Pass 19 Dec 2008 40,677 miles

Front tyres perished

Fail 13 Jun 2008 40,243 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front & rear suspension lowered

Pass 4 Oct 2007 38,713 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

front & rear suspension lowered

Fail 3 Oct 2007 38,713 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Oil leak

front & rear suspension lowered

Fail 8 May 2007 38,519 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

advanced rust underside to all perscribed aeras

front & rear suspension lowered

n/s/r & o/s/r body suports badly ruste

Fail 31 Mar 2006 35,711 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

underside rusty and extensively repaired

Pass 31 Mar 2006 35,711 miles

underside rusty and extensively repaired

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bettle?

Based on 1,648 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
697
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
194
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 139
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 115
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 74
position lamp(s) not working 68
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 65
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JPD 977K is a 1971 Volkswagen Bettle in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Bettle models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 46,186 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Bettle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JPD 977K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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JPD 977K is a 1971 Volkswagen Bettle, first registered on 22 December 1971.

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