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JPB 930K

1972 Volkswagen Unknown

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

8,280 mi
Last recorded8,280 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Unknown39,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPB 930K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 8,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 8,280 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 7,806 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 7,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 7,116 miles

Horn switch has a intermittent fault

Fail 8 Apr 2024 7,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn switch has a intermittent fault

Pass 13 Mar 2023 6,191 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 6,191 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

engine drive belt twisted

Pass 21 Sep 2021 5,462 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 3,618 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 3,479 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 3,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre surface cracking

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

fuel pipe from tank deteriating

Fail 14 Apr 2016 3,284 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre surface cracking

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

fuel pipe from tank deteriating

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Unknown?

Based on 11,543 MOT tests across 2,777 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,793
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
2,777
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 74
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 72
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JPB 930K is a 1972 Volkswagen Unknown in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 39,044 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 Unknown fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JPB 930K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JPB 930K registered?

JPB 930K is a 1972 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 1 March 1972.

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