MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,677 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Lower Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bettle?
Based on 1,648 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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JYL 478K is a 1972 Volkswagen Bettle in Orange with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1972 Volkswagen Bettle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 46,043 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 Bettle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JYL 478K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Bettle typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Bettle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was JYL 478K registered?
JYL 478K is a 1972 Volkswagen Bettle, first registered on 8 March 1972.
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