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JCG 486L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,967 mi
Last recorded47,967 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2013
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCG 486L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,184cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2013 47,967 miles

slight corrosion on floor pannel

small rusty patches over bodywork

Pass 1 Jul 2011 47,692 miles

advise air ride fitted to vehicle

advise extensive welding repairs carried out to vehicle

advise front suspension/steering joint covers split

advise underside of car heavily covered in underseal

advise vehicle done in rat look

Pass 25 Jun 2010 46,569 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

advise air suspension fitted front and rear

advise condition of head lights affecting beam pattern

advise modified rear suspension fitted to accept air ride

advise rear number plate light holder in poor condition

advise underside of vehicle freshly under sealed

advise vehicle lowered

Pass 26 Jun 2009 45,218 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise air horns fitted but disconected

advise air suspension fitted

advise both rear inner archs weak

advise front floor pans weak in non perscribed area

advise front tyres worn

advise non standard exhaust fitted

advise o/s/r back plate damp

advise under side of vehicle very heavily patched and covered

advise various other lights fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2008 43,063 miles

advise air ride suspension fitted

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

advise condition of n/s/f inner arch

advise crack in o/s/f inner arch

advise front crossmember weak

advise rear brake imbalance

advise spot light fitted to bonnet

Pass 28 Jun 2007 40,203 miles

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

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Fail 28 Jun 2007 40,203 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advise black number plates fitted

advise extensive welding repairs carried out to vehicle

advise under side of vehicle heavily undersealed

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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JCG 486L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,184cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JCG 486L, 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 JCG 486L registered?

JCG 486L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 1972.

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