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JWB 948C

1978 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

6,596 mi
Last recorded6,596 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Beetle45,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWB 948C
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 6,596 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 6,163 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 5,688 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 5,518 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 5,083 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 4,577 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 4,544 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 4,008 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 3,866 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 3,237 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 3,135 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2013 3,135 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 2,556 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2011 2,556 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 2,198 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 1,412 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2007

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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JWB 948C is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 45,494 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 948C, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JWB 948C registered?

JWB 948C is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 1978.

Is JWB 948C safe to buy?

The MOT history for JWB 948C shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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