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JUU 995K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Cream Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,057 mi
Last recorded28,057 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJUU 995K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 28,057 miles

Nearside Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam top arm movement (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to front axle beam

Pass 9 Aug 2022 24,361 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 21,197 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 17,581 miles

Advise both front tyres cracking

Advise corrosion to underside of vehicle

Advise front beam corroded on offside

Fuel hose corroded front hose under tank cracked (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 13,673 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 9,802 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

horn volume level low

transmission oil leak from n/s driveshaft gaiter

Pass 17 Aug 2016 8,433 miles

Both rear brake hose ferrules corroding

O/S/F & N/S/F brake hoses starting to wear

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 29 Sep 2015 8,429 miles

N/S & O/S rear brake hose ferrules corroding

O/S/F & N/S/F brake hoses starting to wear

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Recommend hose clips fitted to fuel pipe, from pump & to carb

Pass 4 Jul 2014 8,071 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 8,071 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 5,875 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 5,867 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 5,733 miles

Rear brake application slightly imbalanced

Fail 1 Feb 2013 5,725 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 4,207 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 4,206 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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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JUU 995K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Cream with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JUU 995K, 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 JUU 995K registered?

JUU 995K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 January 1972.

Is JUU 995K safe to buy?

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