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JMF 624K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1284cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

4,846 mi
Last recorded4,846 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2021
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMF 624K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,284cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2021 4,846 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 4,800 miles

Nearside Front axle corroded

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear axle check rod missing

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear axle check rod missing

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2019 4,174 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 3,701 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 May 2018 3,701 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 May 2017 2,956 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 2,887 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 2,701 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 May 2014 2,432 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 1,128 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 98,429 miles

all underneath slightly corroded

excessive corrosion n/s/f chassis by engine not near structure

Fail 22 May 2012 98,423 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

all underneath slightly corroded

excessive corrosion n/s/f chassis by engine not near structure

Pass 4 May 2011 98,420 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 3 May 2011 98,417 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 May 2010 96,219 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

all underneath slightly corroded

excessive corrosion front valance

h/brake travel long

n/s/f anti roll bar inner mount slightly corroded

Fail 12 May 2010 96,218 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

all underneath slightly corroded

excessive corrosion front valance

h/brake travel long

n/s/f anti roll bar inner mount slightly corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2009 91,723 miles

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

nearside front tyres has a few cracks

Pass 12 May 2008 90,436 miles

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

both front tyres have cracks in sidewalls

Fail 12 May 2008 90,430 miles

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

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

both front tyres have cracks in sidewalls

Pass 10 May 2007 86,243 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Aug 2005 84,563 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 84,563 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

underside of vehicle generally rusty

Fail 22 Jul 2005 84,553 miles

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

Centre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

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

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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JMF 624K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,284cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 JMF 624K, 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 JMF 624K registered?

JMF 624K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 February 1972.

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