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JAE 384L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

30,070 mi
Last recorded30,070 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2014
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAE 384L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2014 30,070 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 23,686 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 23,659 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 18,614 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 8,752 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 6,070 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

FRONT WHEELS MISALIGNED/TRACKING INCORRECTLY SET, FRONT SUSPENSION HEIGHT INCORRECTLY SET / BALL JOINTS OPERATING OUT OF NORMAL ANGLE/RANGE RESTRICTED SUSPENSION TRAVEL ADVISE RE SET SUSPENSION

Pass 7 Jul 2008 5,810 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 May 2007 5,247 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 5,242 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2006 5,091 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 5,090 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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JAE 384L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 44,941 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 JAE 384L, 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 54 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 JAE 384L registered?

JAE 384L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 August 1972.

Is JAE 384L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAE 384L shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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