MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
41,487 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
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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53 JTS is a 1974 Volkswagen Beetle in Cream with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1974 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 46,813 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 53 JTS, 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 52 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of 53 JTS?
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What year was 53 JTS registered?
53 JTS is a 1974 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 November 1974.
Is 53 JTS safe to buy?
The MOT history for 53 JTS shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does 53 JTS have outstanding finance?
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