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JRT 945K

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1303cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,645 mi
Last recorded2,645 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRT 945K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,303cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 2,645 miles

Offside Floor to inner sill corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2018 2,637 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Floor to inner sill corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2016 2,582 miles

Offside Front floor pan seam corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2015 2,381 miles

Offside Front seat belt twisted

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front floor corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2015 2,374 miles

Centre Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Centre Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front floor corroded

Offside Front seat belt twisted

Pass 25 Nov 2014 1,185 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 97,923 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 27 Nov 2013 97,923 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 93,959 miles

rear brake application uneven

Fail 4 Dec 2012 93,954 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside 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 Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

rear brake application uneven

Pass 2 Dec 2011 89,919 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 89,693 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 23 Nov 2010 86,063 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 72,790 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 65,521 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear bumper insecure

nearside rear panel sign of corosion near subframe

rear valance sign of corosion near bumper mounts

Pass 17 Dec 2007 65,076 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 85,040 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 59,214 miles

vehicle has signs of general corrosion starting in variouse areas.

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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JRT 945K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,303cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JRT 945K, 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 JRT 945K registered?

JRT 945K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 1971.

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