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JEA 474K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,249 mi
Last recorded1,249 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEA 474K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 1,249 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2019 1,150 miles

Brake lining(s) contaminated both rear (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top and bottom (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2013 38,173 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 32,848 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n/s and o/s rear body mounts corroded, appear to have been repaired, benefit given to vehicle presenter

n/s floor/sill corroded, appears to be repaired, benefit given to vehicle presenter

no rear seat belts fitted

o/s front wheel appears noisy, unable to determine if bearing or drum, benefit given to vehicle presenter

Fail 12 Jun 2012 32,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n/s and o/s rear body mounts corroded, appear to have been repaired, benefit given to vehicle presenter

n/s floor/sill corroded, appears to be repaired, benefit given to vehicle presenter

no rear seat belts fitted

o/s front wheel appears noisy, unable to determine if bearing or drum, benefit given to vehicle presenter

Pass 23 Jun 2011 33,700 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007
Fail 4 Jun 2007

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2005 26,768 miles

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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JEA 474K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 474K, 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 474K registered?

JEA 474K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 March 1972.

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