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JOT 702L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

17,416 mi
Last recorded17,416 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2014
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOT 702L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2014 17,416 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 17,416 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 17,132 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 17,132 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 16,920 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 16,920 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 16,694 miles

floor,outer sills & front axlebeam corroded

front seats slightly loose

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

steering wheel slightly loose

Fail 5 Jan 2011 16,693 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

floor,outer sills & front axlebeam corroded

front seats slightly loose

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

steering wheel slightly loose

Pass 15 Jan 2009 15,668 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both front seats allthough not insecure, have a lot of movement in the frames

small hole in nearside front floor

Fail 8 Jan 2009 15,668 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both front seats allthough not insecure, have a lot of movement in the frames

small hole in nearside front floor

Pass 25 Jan 2008 13,776 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 13,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 9,723 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 9,723 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 53,167 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 702L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 JOT 702L, 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 JOT 702L registered?

JOT 702L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 September 1972.

Is JOT 702L safe to buy?

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