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JUE 196L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,008 mi
Last recorded52,008 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJUE 196L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 52,008 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 51,841 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 51,712 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 51,682 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 51,317 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 50,788 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 50,456 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 50,456 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 49,247 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 48,846 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 48,688 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 48,157 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 47,648 miles

Nearside Front Upper Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front Upper Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2006 47,648 miles

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front Upper Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2006 47,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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JUE 196L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 JUE 196L, 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

How do I check the history of JUE 196L?

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What year was JUE 196L registered?

JUE 196L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 October 1972.

Is JUE 196L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JUE 196L shows 15 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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