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JBH 938K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

41,757 mi
Last recorded41,757 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBH 938K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 41,757 miles

Floor pan corroded

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.32 mm remaining in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Back plate has signs of leaking axle fluid or brake fluid

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 41,757 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Panel (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Floor pan corroded

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.32 mm remaining in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Back plate has signs of leaking axle fluid or brake fluid

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 May 2018 41,634 miles

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

metal brake pipes corroding

nearside front inner wing corroding

nearside front lower A post corroding

nearside rear brake back plate leaking oil front axle

offside and nearside floor / inner sill / outer sills corroding

offside and nearside front chassis corroding

offside and nearside front tyres worn out of shape and close to limit

offside and nearside rear brake back plates corroding

oil leak from engine

Pass 18 Apr 2017 40,913 miles

free play at steering wheel

movement steering system

under body corrosion

under body repairs

Pass 30 Mar 2016 37,907 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished on inside side wall

Nearside spare wheel carrier rusty outside prescribed area

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

surface rust on underside

Fail 21 Mar 2016 37,848 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished on inside side wall

Nearside spare wheel carrier rusty outside prescribed area

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 36,778 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 36,778 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 33,355 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2014 33,355 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.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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JBH 938K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 JBH 938K, 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 JBH 938K registered?

JBH 938K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 June 1972.

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