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JMX 662K

1981 Volkswagen Beetle

Pink Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

20,926 mi
Last recorded20,926 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Beetle45,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMX 662K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1981
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 20,926 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside rear tyre perished

slight misting of oil around nearside rear hub

Fail 31 Aug 2017 20,924 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing split pin missing from track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 28 May 2016 19,744 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres perished tread

Fail 27 May 2016 19,742 miles

Centre Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure bolt lose (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/r/15 82t (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres perished tread

Pass 27 May 2015 15,042 miles

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

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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JMX 662K is a 1981 Volkswagen Beetle in Pink with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 45,021 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JMX 662K, 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 45 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JMX 662K registered?

JMX 662K is a 1981 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 June 1981.

Is JMX 662K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JMX 662K shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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