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JEG 168L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1301cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

44,188 mi
Last recorded44,188 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEG 168L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,301cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 44,188 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2023 44,188 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 44,188 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded between hose & drum

Nearside Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside mirror insecure

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner wing excessively corroded

slight misting at steering shock absorber

Fail 23 Mar 2022 44,188 miles

Fuel hose damaged small filler hose joining tank (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded between hose & drum

Nearside Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside mirror insecure

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner wing excessively corroded

slight misting at steering shock absorber

Pass 28 Apr 2017 43,255 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside of front suspension frame mounting corroded but body has been welded to suspension frame

offside and nearside front tyres perrished

offside and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges of tread

Fail 28 Apr 2017 43,255 miles

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside of front suspension frame mounting corroded but body has been welded to suspension frame

offside and nearside front tyres perrished

offside and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges of tread

Pass 7 Apr 2016 42,778 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Exhaust rear section slightly blowing

O/S/R Section of chassis corroded but not in prescribed area

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Unable to carry out full inspection of outer sills due to covers fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2016 42,778 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp N/S Indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp O/S Indicator (1.1.A.3f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

N/S/R Bumper bar loose

O/S/R Section of chassis corroded but not in prescribed area

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear exhaust clamp loose

Unable to carry out full inspection of outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2015 42,232 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 May 2014 41,481 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 May 2014 41,481 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 May 2013 40,950 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both front seats have play

rear registration plate cracked

Fail 30 Apr 2013 40,950 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

both front seats have play

rear registration plate cracked

Pass 1 May 2012 39,677 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both registration plates have slight damage

nearside headlamp cracked

Pass 19 Apr 2010 39,034 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to front and rear chassise rail both sides

Pass 13 Aug 2008 38,356 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 37,418 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 37,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 36,404 miles

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 168L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,301cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 JEG 168L, 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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JEG 168L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 February 1973.

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