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JMT 162K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,592 mi
Last recorded55,592 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMT 162K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 55,592 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 55,588 miles

Brake performance not tested System leaking (3.7.A.1)

Headlamp aim too high Nearside and offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam Joint marked (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 54,991 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nearside and offside rear inner panels/ chassis are slightly coroded

nearside and offside rear inner rear wheel arches are slightly corroded

nearside outer sill is slightly corroded

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 8 Jul 2010 57,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake lever is high but not at full travel

nearside and offside front and rear inner wheel arches have been repaired and covered in underseal

nearside and offside front inner sills are slightly corroded

offside front floor is corroded and holed but not within 30cm of a prescribed area

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 26 Jun 2007 54,619 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 54,386 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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JMT 162K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 JMT 162K, 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 JMT 162K registered?

JMT 162K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 February 1972.

Is JMT 162K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JMT 162K shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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