MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
1,249 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Wheel bearing slightly noisy both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))
oil leak
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
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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
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
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)
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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.
Is JEA 474K safe to buy?
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