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JAE 390L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,833 mi
Last recorded76,833 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAE 390L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 76,833 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 76,678 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 76,671 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 76,632 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 76,539 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 76,539 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 76,477 miles

Engine misfiring & running unevenly.

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

Offside heat exchanger control cable broken.

Fail 23 Oct 2012 76,477 miles

Engine misfiring & running unevenly.

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

Offside heat exchanger control cable broken.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 76,402 miles

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

Offside heat exchanger control cable broken.

Fail 12 Aug 2011 76,397 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside heat exchanger control cable broken.

Pass 4 Mar 2010 76,018 miles

Minor corrosion of front chassis frame head lower section.

Offside heat exchanger control cable broken.

Offside rear axle shaft gaiter perished & leaking gear oil.

Fail 3 Mar 2010 76,018 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Minor corrosion of front chassis frame head lower section.

Offside heat exchanger control cable broken.

Offside rear axle shaft gaiter perished & leaking gear oil.

Pass 3 Apr 2009 75,884 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 75,884 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 75,214 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 73,416 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 390L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 JAE 390L, 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.

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What year was JAE 390L registered?

JAE 390L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 August 1972.

Is JAE 390L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAE 390L shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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