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JLF 725K

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

28,482 mi
Last recorded28,482 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLF 725K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 28,482 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle, surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive recommend attention ASAP (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

o/s/f upper suspension ball joint dust cover perished

speedo cable rubbing steering rod

vehicle general condition is "Very Good" for age

Pass 6 Sep 2017 27,990 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer, o/s slight deterioration (7.1.2)

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

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

n/s/f wheel bearing, very slight noise on rotation

speedo cable, close to steering rod

vehicle in" absolutely excellent" condition for age

Pass 6 Sep 2016 27,714 miles

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

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

advise, check speedo cable route, touching steering rod

exhaust silencer, signs of very slight deterioration, o/s

n/s/f wheel bearing, very slight noise on rotation

vehicle in "excellent" condition for age

Pass 8 Sep 2015 27,443 miles

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

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

both front washers slightly weak in operation, recommend check

offside front wheel bearing, slight noise on rotation,

slight wear/play in steering box

vehicle in "Excellent" condition

very slight pull to offside,, recommend check

Fail 1 Sep 2015 27,423 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle pull to offside under braking (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front washers (8.2.3)

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

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

offside front wheel bearing, slight noise on rotation,

slight wear/play in steering box

Pass 1 Sep 2014 26,765 miles

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

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

both rear shock absorbers have slightly reduced damping affect

offside rear brake back plate slight oil mist

vehicle in "very good" condition

Pass 3 Sep 2013 25,794 miles

offside front wheel bearing very slight noise on rotation

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

minor oil leak, engine ?

vehicle in "very good" condition

Pass 7 Nov 2012 24,907 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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JLF 725K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 46,446 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 JLF 725K, 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 55 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 JLF 725K registered?

JLF 725K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 November 1971.

Is JLF 725K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JLF 725K shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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