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JTB 785K

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Pink Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

23,756 mi
Last recorded23,756 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJTB 785K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 23,756 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 23,700 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 21,509 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 21,228 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 20,960 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

offside rear inner cv boot split

offside rear tyre has small cracks in tread and outer edge but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 9 Aug 2010 20,835 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 19,816 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 19,546 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 19,538 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 May 2007 18,194 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 16,924 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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JTB 785K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Pink with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 JTB 785K, 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 JTB 785K registered?

JTB 785K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 October 1971.

Is JTB 785K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JTB 785K shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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