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JDP 507L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,311 mi
Last recorded95,311 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2010
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDP 507L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2010 95,311 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

steering idler has slight play

Fail 16 Dec 2010 95,311 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

steering idler has slight play

Pass 14 Dec 2009 94,724 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

due to the use of this vehical,it is under regurare repair.

Fail 3 Dec 2009 94,724 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

due to the use of this vehical,it is under regurare repair.

Pass 15 Dec 2008 93,948 miles

vehical has numerouse repairs to structur and corrosion at various locations which are not considered to be causing fundimental weakness to structural strength or likly to affect steering or brakes. Vehical used for off road activity.

Pass 15 Mar 2007 92,443 miles

Note:This vehical has numerous patches,repairs and slight modifacations.Some items are obscured by protective plates.It is also obviously used in advers off road activitys.

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 91,526 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

vehical has numerous patches. and is used for off road purposes.

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 507L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JDP 507L, 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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JDP 507L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 April 1973.

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