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JPF 400K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,384 mi
Last recorded12,384 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPF 400K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2016 12,384 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 12,216 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 12,010 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 11,644 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 11,638 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 11,631 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2008 10,001 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 8,502 miles

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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JPF 400K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JPF 400K, 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

How do I check the history of JPF 400K?

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What year was JPF 400K registered?

JPF 400K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 January 1972.

Is JPF 400K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JPF 400K shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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