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JVS 140

1956 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,928 mi
Last recorded44,928 miles
Recorded on17 May 2010
Typical for 1956 Volkswagen Beetle36,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJVS 140
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1956
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2010 44,928 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2009 44,927 miles

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

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

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

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

underside of vehicle corroded

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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JVS 140 is a 1956 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1956 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 36,400 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 JVS 140, 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 70 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JVS 140?

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What year was JVS 140 registered?

JVS 140 is a 1956 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 January 1956.

Is JVS 140 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JVS 140 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JVS 140 have outstanding finance?

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