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RJJ 351S

1978 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,701 mi
Last recorded84,701 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Beetle45,494 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJJ 351S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 84,701 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2016 84,682 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 84,682 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 84,582 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 84,581 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 84,580 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 84,580 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 87,557 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 87,557 miles

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 84,382 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 84,303 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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RJJ 351S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RJJ 351S, 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.

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What year was RJJ 351S registered?

RJJ 351S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 1978.

Is RJJ 351S safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJJ 351S shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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