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SJ60 MJJ

2018 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

30,537 mi
Last recorded30,537 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Beetle27,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ60 MJJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 30,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 28,997 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Oct 2024 28,997 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords splitting alround inner shoulder 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Nov 2023 27,148 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Nov 2022 25,115 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2022 23,238 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2021 17,177 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back flat bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front wipers deteriorating and leaving streaks

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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SJ60 MJJ is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 27,218 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 SJ60 MJJ, 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 8 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJ60 MJJ registered?

SJ60 MJJ is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 June 2018.

Is SJ60 MJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ60 MJJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SJ60 MJJ have outstanding finance?

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