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JDP 245L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Pink Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

65,620 mi
Last recorded65,620 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2010
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDP 245L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2010 65,620 miles

dynamo slack on engine

Fail 24 Jun 2010 65,620 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

dynamo slack on engine

Pass 28 Apr 2009 64,073 miles

All welding repairs have been covered with underseal - appears to be repaired correctly.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 16 Apr 2009 63,977 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2008 59,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 May 2008 59,884 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 57,993 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 57,993 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 9 May 2006 56,379 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 55,746 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2005 55,746 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

both front inner wheel arches badly corroded outside of prescribed area

front seats slightly insecure

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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JDP 245L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Pink with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JDP 245L, 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 JDP 245L registered?

JDP 245L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 March 1973.

Is JDP 245L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JDP 245L shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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