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JEU 851N

1976 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

51,002 mi
Last recorded51,002 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Beetle48,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEU 851N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 51,002 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 50,929 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 50,823 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 50,823 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 50,769 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 50,674 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 50,474 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 50,155 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 50,131 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 49,900 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 48,961 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 48,459 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 46,677 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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JEU 851N is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1976 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 48,352 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 JEU 851N, 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 50 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JEU 851N?

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What year was JEU 851N registered?

JEU 851N is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 December 1976.

Is JEU 851N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JEU 851N shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JEU 851N have outstanding finance?

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