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JRO 468L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

100,568 mi
Last recorded100,568 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2016
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRO 468L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2016 100,568 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 99,208 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 99,208 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 92,605 miles

front bumper slightly insecure

front door cars slightly insecure

front wipers slightly smeary

Pass 3 Jan 2012 91,482 miles

Front bumper insecure

drivers door card insecure

horn button not in correct place but can be used from driving position

interior mirror missing has both outer mirrors

Fail 3 Jan 2012 91,482 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front bumper insecure

drivers door card insecure

horn button not in correct place but can be used from driving position

interior mirror missing has both outer mirrors

Pass 1 Jul 2009 88,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 88,127 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 85,162 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 85,112 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 80,764 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 80,761 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

n/s/r suspesion dust cap corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2006 79,170 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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JRO 468L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 JRO 468L, 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 JRO 468L registered?

JRO 468L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 October 1972.

Is JRO 468L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JRO 468L shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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