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JYL 53K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests26 (12 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

36,343 mi
Last recorded36,343 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYL 53K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

12 pass 14 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 36,343 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 36,343 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 36,336 miles

Slight play in steering

Oil leak ()

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2016 36,336 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Both sides (6.6.6)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Slight play in steering

Pass 3 Sep 2015 35,760 miles

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

offside front heater channel corroded

wheel arches and wings corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2015 35,760 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.2.C.1h)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

offside front heater channel corroded

wheel arches and wings corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2014 33,314 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

inner wheel arches and wings corroded

offside front heater channel slight corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2014 33,314 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

inner wheel arches and wings corroded

offside front heater channel slight corroded

offside rear foglight not working

Pass 26 Sep 2013 32,322 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 32,322 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

holded/coroded offside front but not affecting prescribed areas

no passaengers seat fitted at time off mot test

Pass 21 Sep 2012 30,086 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

both rear wheel arch corroded

front valance holed and corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2012 30,086 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

both outer sills corroded

both rear wheel arch corroded

front valance holed and corroded

nearside floor holed and corroded and heater channels

Pass 14 Sep 2011 27,800 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

nearside and offside front floor holed and corroded

passenger seat missing

Fail 12 Sep 2011 27,800 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

both rear innere wheel arches holed and corroded

nearside and offside front floor holed and corroded

passenger seat missing

Pass 29 Sep 2010 25,338 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2010 25,338 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 22,464 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 22,464 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2009 22,464 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2008 19,633 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 9 Sep 2008 19,632 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2007 16,946 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 16,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 13,768 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 13,768 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 22 Aug 2006 137,638 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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JYL 53K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 JYL 53K, 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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JYL 53K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 1972.

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