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JYY 412K

1971 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

13,754 mi
Last recorded13,754 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2007
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle39,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYY 412K
MakeVolkswagen
Model1300 Beetle
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2007 13,754 miles

as per original vt 32

Fail 19 Apr 2007 13,745 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

front indicators show poor colour to sides

fuel filler cap seal perished

general engine oil leaks

n/s/f tyre worn tread area

o/s/r brake back plate damp suspect axle oil seal

some corrosion o/s/f outer floor pan area

Pass 18 Apr 2006 11,160 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 11,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1300 Beetle?

Based on 395 MOT tests across 145 vehicles.

62.8%
Pass Rate
740
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
145
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 58
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 38
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 36
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 26
Headlamp aim too high 25
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JYY 412K is a 1971 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.7% with a typical mileage of 39,559 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 1300 Beetle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JYY 412K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen 1300 Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen 1300 Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JYY 412K registered?

JYY 412K is a 1971 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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