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JYD 652K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

3,933 mi
Last recorded3,933 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYD 652K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 3,933 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 3,512 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 3,108 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 3,108 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle Identification Number not displayed (0.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 2,898 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 2,696 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 2,512 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 2,234 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 2,201 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 2,172 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 2,167 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 2,141 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 2,141 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

*** O/S/F DOOR MIRROR LOOSE ***

Fail 22 Apr 2010 2,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

*** DOORS CANT BE FULLY CLOSED WHEN VEHICLE JACKED UP, BODY FLEXING ***

*** DRIVERS SEAT RUNNERS WORN BADLY/ SIGNIFICANT MOVEMENT ***

*** ALL TYRES SERIOUSLY UNDER INFLATED ***

Pass 26 Apr 2008 1,961 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 1,756 miles

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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JYD 652K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,285cc 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 JYD 652K, 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 JYD 652K registered?

JYD 652K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 April 1972.

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