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JWJ 411J

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

48,220 mi
Last recorded48,220 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWJ 411J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 48,220 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt two top and bottom (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 47,688 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 47,688 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 46,898 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

n/s rear brake started to bind

Pass 9 Oct 2012 46,450 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 44,994 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 43,593 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 42,615 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2008 42,282 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 42,276 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 140,371 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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JWJ 411J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 JWJ 411J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JWJ 411J registered?

JWJ 411J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 May 1971.

Is JWJ 411J safe to buy?

The MOT history for JWJ 411J shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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