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JTH 258P

1975 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle

Black Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,238 mi
Last recorded34,238 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJTH 258P
MakeVolkswagen
Model1200 Beetle
Year1975
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2010 34,238 miles

driver seat slight play +front +rear suspension low

Fail 21 Aug 2010 34,236 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 33,673 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 33,673 miles

Front Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front suspension arms not secured to torsion bars correctly.

Pass 2 Sep 2006 32,681 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 32,681 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1200 Beetle?

Based on 447 MOT tests across 172 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
755
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
172
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 43
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 41
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 28
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 19
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18
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JTH 258P is a 1975 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle in Black with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen 1200 Beetle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JTH 258P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen 1200 Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 51 years old, this Volkswagen 1200 Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JTH 258P registered?

JTH 258P is a 1975 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle, first registered on 7 August 1975.

Is JTH 258P safe to buy?

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