MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,634 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
nearside door mirror not correct size
offside rear inner constant velocity gaitor split
nearside and offside floor under vehicle has been undersill
nearside and offside front and rear wheel archers has been undersill
offside and nearside inner and outer sill have been undersill
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
excesive undersill underneath vehicle and sills
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
battery insecure
bumper insecure
fuel pipes corroded
fuel pipes rubber badly perished front on tank
headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
oil leak
spare tyre defective
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Top MOT Failure Points
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JPP 237K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 JPP 237K, 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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JPP 237K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 July 1972.
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