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TJO 384K

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

90,817 mi
Last recorded90,817 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJO 384K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 90,817 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 90,077 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 89,232 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 88,217 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 88,217 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 85,869 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 85,869 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 82,952 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 79,203 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 79,203 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 72,882 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 68,968 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 68,411 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 67,875 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 67,875 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 66,654 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 66,619 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 66,598 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

surface corrosion to rear floor pan and inner sills, nearside front upper inner wing, offside front lower inner arch, brake master cylinder area, front and rear axle mount areas and both outer sills

Fail 24 Jan 2011 66,589 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

surface corrosion to rear floor pan and inner sills, nearside front upper inner wing, offside front lower inner arch, brake master cylinder area, front and rear axle mount areas and both outer sills

Pass 12 Feb 2010 66,449 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 8 Feb 2010 66,449 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 62,047 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 62,047 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 60,232 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 60,227 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 57,455 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 57,449 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2006 54,335 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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TJO 384K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 TJO 384K, 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.

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What year was TJO 384K registered?

TJO 384K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 October 1971.

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The MOT history for TJO 384K shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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