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JMA 182L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,056 mi
Last recorded57,056 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMA 182L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 57,056 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 56,873 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 56,821 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 56,455 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 55,973 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 52,273 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 52,270 miles

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torsion bar fractured (2.4.E.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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JMA 182L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JMA 182L, 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 JMA 182L registered?

JMA 182L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 August 1972.

Is JMA 182L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JMA 182L shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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