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JLV 642P

1976 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

67,811 mi
Last recorded67,811 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Beetle48,352 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLV 642P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 67,811 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 67,799 miles

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 67,780 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 67,770 miles

Central Front Upper Position lamp not working both front sidelights out (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2022 67,747 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 67,706 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 67,693 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 67,633 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 67,586 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 67,552 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 67,523 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 67,505 miles

Nearside headlight pattern poor

Fail 19 May 2015 67,499 miles

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

ALL WELDING MUST BE FULLY SEAM WELDED AND REMAIN UNCOVERED PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION

Nearside headlight pattern poor

Offside front top damper mounting deteriorated

Offside front wheel bearing noisy

Underside heavily coated with silicon sealer and underseal, not allowing proper inspection

Pass 13 May 2014 67,441 miles

Offside front damper top mounting started to deteriorate

Offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy.

Pass 9 May 2013 67,425 miles

All Ball joint covers started to deteriorate but preventing dirt ingress

Inner track rod ball joint covers started to deteriorate, but preventing dirt ingress

Pass 17 May 2012 67,360 miles

Nearside rear inner wheel arch welding advise given to get tidied up. non load bearing member.

Offside front damper top mounting slight deteriation

Slight deteriation on nearside front upper and lower ball joint covers

Pass 23 May 2011 67,226 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

vehical undersealed hard to test

Pass 2 Jun 2010 62,079 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2010 67,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 66,932 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)

Pass 30 May 2008 66,844 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 66,686 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 66,480 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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JLV 642P is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 JLV 642P, 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

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What year was JLV 642P registered?

JLV 642P is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 February 1976.

Is JLV 642P safe to buy?

The MOT history for JLV 642P shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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