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JRR 452K

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Turquoise Petrol 1284cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,427 mi
Last recorded48,427 miles
Recorded on20 May 2021
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRR 452K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,284cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 20 May 2021 48,427 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 48,257 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 48,239 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 46,938 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 46,118 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 43,905 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 42,385 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 41,303 miles

slight leak on steering damper

Pass 6 Jun 2013 38,985 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 36,829 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 36,421 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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JRR 452K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Turquoise with a 1,284cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JRR 452K, 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.

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What year was JRR 452K registered?

JRR 452K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 November 1971.

Is JRR 452K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JRR 452K shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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