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JPD 482K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

33,992 mi
Last recorded33,992 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPD 482K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2015 33,992 miles

Slight oil leak- nearside rear hub.

Pass 26 Jun 2014 32,863 miles

Slight oil leak nearside rear hub

Pass 22 Aug 2013 29,993 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 28,475 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 28,475 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 25,796 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 25,796 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 22,464 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 19,291 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 16,997 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 14,939 miles

recommend aligning front brake hose routing

Pass 27 Sep 2006 11,595 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 11,595 miles

Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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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JPD 482K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 JPD 482K, 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

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What year was JPD 482K registered?

JPD 482K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 January 1972.

Is JPD 482K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JPD 482K shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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