MOT Status
ValidMileage
99,954 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Advise inspection of rear brakes
Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside front wheel slightly binding
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Drum (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside front wheel slightly binding
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
n/s axle oil seal leak
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
n/s axle oil seal leak
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
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JAP 432L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 JAP 432L, 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 JAP 432L registered?
JAP 432L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 March 1973.
Is JAP 432L safe to buy?
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