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JOT 695L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,534 mi
Last recorded72,534 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOT 695L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 72,534 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play in offside steering arm

Fail 10 Sep 2015 72,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 16 Aug 2014 71,375 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 71,367 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 67,406 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 67,237 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 66,736 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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JOT 695L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,300cc 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 JOT 695L, 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

How do I check the history of JOT 695L?

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What year was JOT 695L registered?

JOT 695L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 November 1972.

Is JOT 695L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JOT 695L 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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