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JMT 187K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Turquoise Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,679 mi
Last recorded91,679 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2010
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMT 187K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2010 91,679 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 88,282 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 88,275 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 87,383 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 87,209 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2005 86,443 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2005 86,443 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 187K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Turquoise with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 187K, 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 187K registered?

JMT 187K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 February 1972.

Is JMT 187K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JMT 187K shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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