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JTG 805K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

33,411 mi
Last recorded33,411 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJTG 805K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 33,411 miles

both rear tyres cracked

small oil leak

various points of under body corrosion

Fail 15 May 2019 33,411 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

both rear tyres cracked

small oil leak

various points of under body corrosion

Pass 15 Nov 2017 33,321 miles

both rear tyres are slightly cracked

various points of under body corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2016 33,222 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 33,222 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 32,607 miles

Nearside Front tyre walls have slight cracks in

Offside Front tyre has slight cracks in side wall

Fail 27 Oct 2015 32,607 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front tyre walls have slight cracks in

Offside Front tyre has slight cracks in side wall

Pass 12 Apr 2006 28,577 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 28,539 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 805K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 JTG 805K, 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 805K registered?

JTG 805K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 January 1972.

Is JTG 805K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JTG 805K shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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