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JMT 182K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

27,874 mi
Last recorded27,874 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMT 182K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 27,874 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at the rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 27,874 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at the rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 26,909 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 26,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Dec 2013 26,466 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 25,961 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 24,937 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 23,630 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 22,299 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 20,312 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 18,346 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 16,150 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 182K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 182K, 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 182K registered?

JMT 182K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 February 1972.

Is JMT 182K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JMT 182K shows 12 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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