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JEG 167L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

33,484 mi
Last recorded33,484 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2020
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEG 167L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2020 33,484 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 33,362 miles

corrosion starting in n/s lower sill + o/s/r floor

o/s/r inner wheel arch at rear corroded but not in prescribed area

sdmall hole in o/s/f floor but not in prescribed area

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 7 Aug 2010 32,576 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion starting in n/s/r chassis at top shocker mount

corrosion starting in o/s/f floor

o/s/r bumper mount corroded

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 20 Aug 2009 32,003 miles

corrosion starting in n/s/r sill

o/s step corroded , n/s corroding

slight freeplay at steering wheel

Pass 6 May 2009 32,002 miles

o/s step perished, n/s corroding

slight freeplay at steering wheel

Pass 2 Apr 2008 31,945 miles

o/s wiper split

possible slight noise from front wheel bearings?

slight play in top of steering column

Pass 20 Mar 2007 31,594 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 31,594 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brake fluid level low

exhaust tailpipes loose

play in both front seat runners

slight blow on exhaust

slight play+noise at o/s/f wheel bearing

surface corrosion on front brake disc

Pass 3 Apr 2006 31,550 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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JEG 167L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 JEG 167L, 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 JEG 167L registered?

JEG 167L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 February 1973.

Is JEG 167L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JEG 167L shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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