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WJG 291J

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,926 mi
Last recorded79,926 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJG 291J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 79,926 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 79,058 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 78,117 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 77,218 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 75,714 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 74,281 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 74,276 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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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WJG 291J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WJG 291J, 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 WJG 291J registered?

WJG 291J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 February 1971.

Is WJG 291J safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJG 291J 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.

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