MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,811 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Upper Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Central Front Upper Position lamp not working both front sidelights out (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside headlight pattern poor
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
ALL WELDING MUST BE FULLY SEAM WELDED AND REMAIN UNCOVERED PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION
Nearside headlight pattern poor
Offside front top damper mounting deteriorated
Offside front wheel bearing noisy
Underside heavily coated with silicon sealer and underseal, not allowing proper inspection
Offside front damper top mounting started to deteriorate
Offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy.
All Ball joint covers started to deteriorate but preventing dirt ingress
Inner track rod ball joint covers started to deteriorate, but preventing dirt ingress
Nearside rear inner wheel arch welding advise given to get tidied up. non load bearing member.
Offside front damper top mounting slight deteriation
Slight deteriation on nearside front upper and lower ball joint covers
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
vehical undersealed hard to test
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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JLV 642P is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
Across all 1976 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 48,352 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 JLV 642P, 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 50 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was JLV 642P registered?
JLV 642P is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 February 1976.
Is JLV 642P safe to buy?
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