MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,826 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
oil leak
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
both rear bearing noisey when spun
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
both rear bearings noisey when spun
both rear break backplates damp
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
nearside front wiper blade split
nearside rear tyre inner sidewall damaged
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
nearside front wiper blade split
nearside rear tyre inner sidewall damaged
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside wiper linkage worn
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
nearside wiper linkage worn
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
both front wheels rubbing on suspension lower arms/a/roll bar brackets
oil seapage from rear brakes
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JUB 789L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 JUB 789L, 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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JUB 789L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1972.
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