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JTG 519K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

5,353 mi
Last recorded5,353 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJTG 519K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 5,353 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 5,307 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 5,193 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Jun 2013 4 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 4 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 1,471 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 1,470 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Offside Front Steering lock stop missing (2.2.D.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 14,467 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on edge

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 May 2008 14,204 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 14,181 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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JTG 519K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,598cc 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 JTG 519K, 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

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What year was JTG 519K registered?

JTG 519K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 May 1972.

Is JTG 519K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JTG 519K 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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