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JPE 755K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

4,604 mi
Last recorded4,604 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPE 755K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 4,604 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 4,037 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 3,690 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 3,682 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 22,879 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 2,877 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 1,041 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 981 miles

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

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

ALL CORROTION MARKED IN YELLOW CHALK

Pass 23 Oct 2012 98,458 miles

nearside rear wheel binding

slight of free play in steering box

Fail 23 Oct 2012 98,458 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

nearside rear wheel binding

slight of free play in steering box

Pass 14 Oct 2011 95,781 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 95,781 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Sep 2011 95,645 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle beam distorted (2.5.A.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Axle beam distorted (2.5.A.5b)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9) DANGEROUS

Play in the steering.

Slight play in the front wheels.

Slight play in the o/s front seat.

The o/s rear panel is rusty.

Pass 22 Jun 2010 92,083 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Slight play in the front wheels.

Slight play in the steering.

Fail 14 Jun 2010 92,028 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Slight play in the front wheels.

Slight play in the steering.

Pass 18 Jun 2009 89,059 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 89,057 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

GEARBOX MOUNT NOT REPAIRED CORECTLEY

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

N/S/F WHEEL ARCH RUBBING ON ARCH ON FULL LOCK

Pass 16 Jul 2008 86,699 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 86,697 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Fail 27 Jun 2008

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 83,300 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 73,288 miles

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

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 80,725 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 80,627 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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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JPE 755K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 JPE 755K, 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 JPE 755K registered?

JPE 755K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 January 1972.

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