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JDP 514L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,754 mi
Last recorded76,754 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2012
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDP 514L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2012 76,754 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 76,205 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 76,205 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 72,697 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 68,309 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 68,309 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 68,275 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

bumper mount , slightly corroded.

Fail 15 Nov 2006 68,249 miles

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 514L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 514L, 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 514L registered?

JDP 514L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 June 1973.

Is JDP 514L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JDP 514L shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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