MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,290 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front All position lamps not working both missing (1.1.A.3b)
Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen washer control missing not working (8.2.1a)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Nearside Rear brake drum insecure (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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JYO 276K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,205cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 JYO 276K, 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 JYO 276K registered?
JYO 276K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 1972.
Is JYO 276K safe to buy?
The MOT history for JYO 276K shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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