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JHO 460L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Turquoise Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

65,229 mi
Last recorded65,229 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHO 460L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 65,229 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 64,474 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight play rear wheel bearings

Pass 27 Mar 2020 63,979 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Protective undercoat ? Peeling ? Requires recoated

Slight play in all wheel bearings

Pass 24 Apr 2019 63,929 miles

Slight oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2018 63,601 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 62,865 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 62,504 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 62,391 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 62,385 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 62,189 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 62,189 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2007 61,843 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 60,106 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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JHO 460L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Turquoise with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 JHO 460L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JHO 460L registered?

JHO 460L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 1972.

Is JHO 460L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JHO 460L shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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