MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
5,276 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Offside Front body mounting ( floor pan) bolt loose. body still secure
both rear body mountings (near strut tops ) missing, body still secure
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Offside Front body mounting ( floor pan) bolt loose. body still secure
both rear body mountings (near strut tops ) missing, body still secure
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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JWB 476J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 JWB 476J, 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 JWB 476J registered?
JWB 476J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 April 1971.
Is JWB 476J safe to buy?
The MOT history for JWB 476J shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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