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JHT 384L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

57,099 mi
Last recorded57,099 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHT 384L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 57,099 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 56,962 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 56,743 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 56,431 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 56,330 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 56,208 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 56,059 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 55,804 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 55,590 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 55,034 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 54,567 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 54,534 miles

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

under body of car slight corrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2014 52,700 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 51,150 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 50,986 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 50,880 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 50,736 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 50,736 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 50,512 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 50,415 miles

off side and near side rear pannels corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2007 50,358 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 50,119 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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JHT 384L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 JHT 384L, 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 JHT 384L registered?

JHT 384L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 August 1972.

Is JHT 384L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JHT 384L shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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