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JWD 825L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Pink Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,170 mi
Last recorded65,170 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWD 825L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 65,170 miles

nearside rear inner boot slight oil leak

Fail 19 May 2016 65,074 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside rear inner boot slight oil leak

Pass 16 May 2015 62,875 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2014 61,258 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 60,981 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 60,981 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 60,534 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 73,478 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 59,091 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 22 Dec 2010 59,091 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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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JWD 825L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Pink with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JWD 825L, 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 JWD 825L registered?

JWD 825L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 October 1972.

Is JWD 825L safe to buy?

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