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SJU 2

1975 Volkswagen Beatle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

47,724 mi
Last recorded47,724 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJU 2
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeatle
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 47,724 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 47,537 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 46,972 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

advise surface corrosion osr inner sill

Pass 9 May 2018 46,279 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 May 2017 45,627 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 May 2017 45,627 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2016 45,026 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise surface corrosion os inner sill

Pass 8 May 2015 44,250 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 43,181 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 42,298 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 41,343 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 40,444 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 39,340 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 39,293 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 5 May 2009 38,079 miles

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

cracking to both front brake hoses outer casings need replacing very soon

play to both front seat runners just meets requirements

Pass 28 Apr 2008 36,663 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

knocking noise from steering box not excessive play,needs further investigation

Fail 28 Apr 2008 36,663 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

knocking noise from steering box not excessive play,needs further investigation

Pass 1 May 2007 3,444 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight knock from steering suspect box

Pass 2 May 2006 32,649 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both fromt tyres on legal limit

slight play and knocking from steering box

wind screen washers lazy

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beatle?

Based on 1,186 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
564
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 92
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 83
Stop lamp not working 58
position lamp(s) not working 49
Horn not working 42
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SJU 2 is a 1975 Volkswagen Beatle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beatle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SJU 2, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beatle typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 51 years old, this Volkswagen Beatle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SJU 2 is a 1975 Volkswagen Beatle, first registered on 1 February 1975.

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