MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
17,416 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
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)
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)
floor,outer sills & front axlebeam corroded
front seats slightly loose
slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing
steering wheel slightly loose
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
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
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
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)
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)
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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.
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