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JEA 476K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,636 mi
Last recorded86,636 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEA 476K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 86,636 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 May 2017 86,634 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 86,122 miles

corrosion nearside rear floor/sill/jacking point

screw in offside front tyre

Fail 19 May 2016 86,120 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

corrosion nearside rear floor/sill/jacking point

screw in offside front tyre

Pass 14 May 2015 85,462 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 84,398 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 83,779 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 83,329 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

play in nearside front cross tube outer bushes

slight bind offside rear brake

Pass 23 May 2011 83,092 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 83,091 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 May 2010 82,708 miles

slight movement in steering box anchorage.

Pass 17 Jun 2009 82,266 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 81,447 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 81,420 miles

Offside Outer Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2007 80,664 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 80,662 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering component excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 May 2006 79,467 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 79,467 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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 476K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 476K, 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 476K registered?

JEA 476K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 April 1972.

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