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4700 JN

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

60,386 mi
Last recorded60,386 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4700 JN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 60,386 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 60,120 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 59,977 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 59,701 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 59,560 miles

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 59,407 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 59,264 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cover plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 58,916 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 58,358 miles

n/s & o/s/r inner arches corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2017 58,358 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s & o/s/r inner arches corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2016 57,511 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 56,604 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 56,593 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 55,966 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 55,196 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 54,773 miles

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 54,161 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

pass.washer jet operation weak

Fail 22 Mar 2011 54,161 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

pass.washer jet operation weak

Pass 9 Mar 2010 53,285 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 52,790 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 52,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 52,439 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 29 Feb 2008 52,434 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 50,527 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 50,517 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 49,265 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 49,262 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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4700 JN is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 46,746 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 4700 JN, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 4700 JN registered?

4700 JN is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 December 1973.

Is 4700 JN safe to buy?

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