MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,647 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
the nearside front floor is slightly corroede but has been repaired from the inside of the car
the nearside front inner and outer sections of the outrigger are holed and corroded, not within a prescribed area or adversley effecting the steering or brakes
the vehicle has had extensive welding repairs carried out underneath, they all have a thick coating of underseal
nearside front out rigger is holed and corroded however it is not within a prescribed area
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
nearside front out rigger is holed and corroded however it is not within a prescribed area
Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
NEAR SIDE SILL CORRODED AND SPLIT
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
NEAR SIDE SILL CORRODED AND SPLIT
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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JKB 72L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
Across all 1973 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 46,746 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 JKB 72L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was JKB 72L registered?
JKB 72L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1973.
Is JKB 72L safe to buy?
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