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JAE 745L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

46,824 mi
Last recorded46,824 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAE 745L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 46,824 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 46,675 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2014 46,608 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 46,608 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 46,507 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 46,482 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear susspension mount areas corroded

metal brake pipes corroded

nearside front floor and inner arch corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2011 46,419 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

both rear susspension mount areas corroded

nearside front floor area corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2011 46,419 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

both rear susspension mount areas corroded

nearside front floor area corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2010 46,302 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2009 46,296 miles

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

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 46,428 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 46,428 miles

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

o/s rear tyre WAS flat??

Pass 6 Mar 2007 45,773 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 45,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.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 745L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 745L, 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 745L registered?

JAE 745L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 August 1972.

Is JAE 745L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAE 745L shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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