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JBL 175K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1284cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

90,328 mi
Last recorded90,328 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBL 175K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,284cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 90,328 miles

Engine and differential oil leaks

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

Fuel hose deteriorated On filler tube (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 90,290 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle tube seals leaking oil

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 90,244 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front panel corroded

offside front floor corroded

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2020 90,162 miles

Axle oil leaking from halfshaft gators

Corrosion around spare wheel carrier and offside body behind rear seat

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 90,162 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Axle oil leaking from halfshaft gators

Corrosion around spare wheel carrier and offside body behind rear seat

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 89,995 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Spare wheel carrier (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2019 89,988 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Spare wheel carrier (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 89,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 89,777 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 89,643 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 89,643 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 89,277 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 88,747 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 88,747 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 13 Nov 2013 88,114 miles

spare wheel well corroding

Pass 27 Nov 2012 87,354 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 87,353 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 86,590 miles

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

Rear axle oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 3 Oct 2011 86,590 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Rear axle oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2010 86,012 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

passenger seatbelt

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 86,012 miles

passenger seatbelt

Pass 23 Oct 2009 85,611 miles

brake reservoir cap damaged

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 21 Sep 2009 85,609 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

brake reservoir cap damaged

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 30 Sep 2008 84,598 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 83,181 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 80,025 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 78,959 miles

oil leak

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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JBL 175K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,284cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 JBL 175K, 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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JBL 175K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 June 1972.

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