MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
43,893 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
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)
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)
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)
Wear in seat runners
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
rear drive shaft gaitors damaged.
under vehicle covered in waxoil.
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
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
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is JMT 140K safe to buy?
The MOT history for JMT 140K shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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