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JVK 349L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Purple Petrol 1184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2012
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

97,054 mi
Last recorded97,054 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJVK 349L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,184cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2012 97,054 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering lock stop damaged (2.2.D.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front nearside brake flexi hose has a slight cut in the outer rubber

Fail 17 May 2012 96,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 96,561 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 96,546 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 95,389 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 May 2010 95,295 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 93,113 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 93,102 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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JVK 349L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Purple with a 1,184cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 JVK 349L, 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 JVK 349L registered?

JVK 349L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 August 1972.

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