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JMT 140K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

43,893 mi
Last recorded43,893 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMT 140K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 43,893 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 43,659 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 43,657 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2017 43,631 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at axle beam mounting point, (x2) (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 43,150 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake back plate appears wet

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 43,148 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp dipped beam issue (1.1.A.3f)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported wrapped around rear suspension arm! (1.9.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake back plate appears wet

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 40,377 miles

Wear in seat runners

Fail 21 Oct 2015 40,376 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both (1.1.A.3f)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Wear in seat runners

Pass 4 Aug 2014 37,575 miles

rear drive shaft gaitors damaged.

under vehicle covered in waxoil.

Pass 10 Nov 2012 37,431 miles

Rear Bumper Missing

Drivers Door 'Pull' handle Not Fully Secure

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s door mirror missing

Fail 9 Nov 2012 37,431 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s door mirror missing

Pass 24 Jun 2011 36,533 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 36,530 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 May 2010 35,176 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 35,175 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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 21 Mar 2007 35,050 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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JMT 140K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 JMT 140K, 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 JMT 140K registered?

JMT 140K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 January 1972.

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