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JPF 833K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,891 mi
Last recorded90,891 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPF 833K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 90,891 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 90,891 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 90,888 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 90,874 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 90,723 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 90,414 miles

slight imbalance in rear footbrakes

Pass 8 Jul 2008 90,152 miles

poor pattern to front headlights

Fail 12 Jun 2008 90,146 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s door check strap missing

Pass 2 Jun 2007 88,959 miles

all 4 tyres badly perished and cracked

slight movement in steering box

Pass 10 May 2006 85,935 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 833K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 833K, 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 833K?

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What year was JPF 833K registered?

JPF 833K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 January 1972.

Is JPF 833K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JPF 833K shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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