MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,439 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
BELTSX2, ENG LID NOT LOCKING, NSF FLOORPAN CORRODED,
corrosion and repairs to floorpans multi, os frame head corroded, f shocks damp, corrosion and wetness at fuel tank, fuel and brake pipes not protected at gromet holes.
front beam multi welding repairs, nsf upper arm bush worn to limit, osf lower arm bush worn to limit.osf flexi worn, nsf dip and beam minor dim, f indicators faded, throttle sticking.
heavy surface corrosion to brake PA, repairs undersealed, front brake hoses tied back, poor images at front lights.
osr and nsr body excessive corrosion, oil leaks, r brake noise, os running board mount corroded at 13" of belt PA, nsr and osr bearing play, front discs corroded, nsf inner wing corroded multi, det to front arb bushes
r brakes minor ovality, park brake imbalance, body trim parts insecure multi, f bulkhead undersealed, front suspension beam repaird multi
An item not tested (Manual)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front Lower Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
BELTSX2, ENG LID NOT LOCKING, NSF FLOORPAN CORRODED,
corrosion and repairs to floorpans multi, os frame head corroded, f shocks damp, corrosion and wetness at fuel tank, fuel and brake pipes not protected at gromet holes.
front beam multi welding repairs, nsf upper arm bush worn to limit, osf lower arm bush worn to limit.osf flexi worn, nsf dip and beam minor dim, f indicators faded, throttle sticking.
osr and nsr body excessive corrosion, oil leaks, r brake noise, os running board mount corroded at 13" of belt PA, nsr and osr bearing play, front discs corroded, nsf inner wing corroded multi, det to front arb bushes
r brakes minor ovality, park brake imbalance, body trim parts insecure multi, f bulkhead undersealed, front suspension beam repaird multi
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JEA 408K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 JEA 408K, 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 JEA 408K registered?
JEA 408K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 March 1972.
Is JEA 408K safe to buy?
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