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JPB 923K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

40,405 mi
Last recorded40,405 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPB 923K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 40,405 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Bad (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion on n/s/f inner wing panel

n/s exhaust flange stud not secure

n/s/r seat belt buckle slightly damaged

Pass 9 Dec 2019 40,343 miles

Nearside EXHAUST FLANGE STUD NOT SECURE

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive VERY BAD (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective FLAT ()

Pass 30 Nov 2018 40,081 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive BAD (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 39,975 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front BRAKE HOSE SLIGHT TWISTED

Offside Front BRAKE SLIGHT BINDING

Oil leak BAD ()

Fail 6 Dec 2017 39,975 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front BRAKE HOSE SLIGHT TWISTED

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front BRAKE SLIGHT BINDING

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak BAD ()

Pass 29 Nov 2016 39,936 miles

Nearside front brake hose is slightly twisted

Offside front wheel bearing sounds very slightly rough when the wheel is rotated

Fail 29 Nov 2016 39,936 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake hose is slightly twisted

Offside front wheel bearing sounds very slightly rough when the wheel is rotated

Pass 11 Dec 2015 39,796 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 39,790 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2014 36,000 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 36,000 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 May 2013 32,649 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2012 31,329 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 May 2012 31,303 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 May 2011 30,551 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 30,498 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 May 2010 29,522 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 29,499 miles

Outer Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 May 2009 28,759 miles

front and rear metal brake pipesslightly corroded

slight leak from steering box

slight play in steering arms

Fail 28 Apr 2009 28,755 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

front and rear metal brake pipesslightly corroded

slight leak from steering box

slight play in steering arms

Pass 10 May 2008 23,904 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

steering box damp

Fail 6 May 2008 23,900 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

steering box damp

Fail 30 Apr 2008 23,767 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2007 13,406 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

inbalance in rear brakes

nearside front tyre on limit

play in nearside inner track rod end

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Jan 2006 5,534 miles

stearing box damp ,slight play both rear wheel bearings ,o/s/r tyre wearing ,under side of vehical rusty

Fail 5 Jan 2006 5,533 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front inner wings corroded through. steering box damp.play in both rear hub bearings

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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JPB 923K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 JPB 923K, 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 JPB 923K registered?

JPB 923K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 January 1972.

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