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M40 JEF

2019 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

6,462 mi
Last recorded6,462 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2019 Volkswagen Beetle33,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM40 JEF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2019
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 6,462 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2025 63,194 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 63,111 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 63,096 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Axle tube leaking oil into o/s/r brake drum causing brake imbalance.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 63,034 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 63,033 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 6,002 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 62,505 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 5,823 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 62,044 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 61,570 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 57,774 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 56,024 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

underside coated with protective coating

Pass 25 Nov 2016 55,908 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 55,908 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 55,885 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Dec 2015 55,885 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour lense missing orange bulb fitted (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 52,912 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2014 52,894 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 49,884 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 49,390 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2012 49,364 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 48,536 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 48,022 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 48,022 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 47,458 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 46,534 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 45,377 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 42,126 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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M40 JEF is a 2019 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

Across all 2019 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 33,007 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 M40 JEF, 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 7 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was M40 JEF registered?

M40 JEF is a 2019 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 November 2019.

Is M40 JEF safe to buy?

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