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JHW 324L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

65,319 mi
Last recorded65,319 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHW 324L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 65,319 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 63,515 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 63,515 miles

Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Air brake cylinder/actuator leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached nut missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 62,147 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 61,228 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 60,195 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 60,195 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 60,183 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Dec 2014 60,183 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 59,388 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 59,387 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 58,608 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 57,436 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Dec 2008 57,436 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 56,111 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 54,193 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 51,987 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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JHW 324L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 JHW 324L, 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 JHW 324L registered?

JHW 324L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 September 1972.

Is JHW 324L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JHW 324L shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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