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JYY 406K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1284cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,515 mi
Last recorded18,515 miles
Recorded on24 May 2011
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYY 406K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,284cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2011 18,515 miles

both rear hub seals showing signs of weeping

engine oil leak

extensive existing repairs to nearside and offside floor pans and outer sills appear ok

some play both bottom balljoints

some play both front suspension pivot points

Fail 16 May 2011 18,512 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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)

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

both rear hub seals showing signs of weeping

engine oil leak

extensive existing repairs to nearside and offside floor pans and outer sills appear ok

some play both bottom balljoints

some play both front suspension pivot points

Pass 18 May 2010 13,177 miles

both rear hub seals showing signs of weeping

brake pipes to rear cylinders getting corroded

engine oil leak

existing repairs to both rear inner arches/chassis rails appear ok

extensive existing repairs to front floors and outer sill sections appear ok

front subframe getting corroded

nearside front tyre getting low

repairs to rear floors appear ok

small hole nearside bottom balljoint rubber boot

some play front suspension top and bottom balljoints

Pass 9 May 2009 6,106 miles

engine oil leak

extensive existing repairs to entire floor pan and floor structures appear ok

rear suspension mounting points getting corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2009 5,642 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

engine oil leak

rear suspension mounting points getting corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2008 98,290 miles

n/s/front floor pan has corrosion but not affecting testable items.....

Pass 11 Jan 2007 93,542 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 91,413 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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JYY 406K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,284cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 JYY 406K, 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 JYY 406K registered?

JYY 406K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 April 1972.

Is JYY 406K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JYY 406K shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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