MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,228 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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showing sings of corrosion in places
drivers seat belt slightly frayed
fuel tank has some fuel staining
some play in n/s/f bottom balljoint
some play in o/s/f lower suspension arm bush
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
fuel hose in wrong position
seat belt anchors wrong way round
some movement in rear hubs
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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JRF 291K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 JRF 291K, 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 JRF 291K registered?
JRF 291K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 April 1972.
Is JRF 291K safe to buy?
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